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Side-by-side comparison of two of Austin's top school districts. Academics, demographics, live MLS market context, and expert guidance.
6/10
GreatSchools
89%
Grad Rate
$360K
12M SFR Median Sold
363 SFR sales
9/10
GreatSchools
98%
Grad Rate
$825K
12M SFR Median Sold
376 SFR sales
Hays CISD and Dripping Springs ISD are two of the most compared school districts in the Austin metro area. Hays CISD serves Kyle, Buda, Wimberley with a 6/10 GreatSchools rating, while Dripping Springs ISD covers Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Austin (78737) at 9/10. Use trailing-12-month single-family median sold price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through to compare the real estate side of each school-zone decision.
“Families ask us about Hays CISD vs Dripping Springs ISDevery week. The answer depends on your priorities - commute time, home budget, campus culture, and extracurricular programs all matter. We walk families through the tradeoffs so there are no surprises after closing.”
— Joe Keenan, Keenan Group at Compass
Use the full district pages to inspect school rosters, district-specific neighborhoods, and housing options before you decide between Hays CISD and Dripping Springs ISD.
| Metric | Hays CISD | Dripping Springs ISD |
|---|---|---|
| GreatSchools Rating (2025-26) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Niche Grade (2025-26) | B | A+ |
| Graduation Rate (2025-26) | 89% | 98% |
| Total Schools | 25 | 8 |
| Total Students | 22,000 | 8,517 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| Avg SAT Score | 1050 | 1151 |
| 12M Single-Family Median Sold | $360K | $825K |
| Cities Served | Kyle, Buda, Wimberley | Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Austin (78737) |
Sources: GreatSchools.org, Niche.com, Texas Education Agency. Ratings as of the 2025-2026 school year. Market values use trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to each district from the live MLS district market dataset, refreshed May 25, 2026.
Side-by-side analysis of academics, demographics, and real estate value.
Kyle, Buda, Wimberley
6/10
GreatSchools
B
Niche
$360K
12M Median Sold
Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood
9/10
GreatSchools
A+
Niche
$849K
12M Median Sold
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Trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to Hays CISD; refreshed may 25, 2026.
93
Active Listings
$350K
Active Median
$360K
12M SFR Median Sold
$221
Active $/Sq Ft
Trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to Dripping Springs ISD; refreshed may 25, 2026.
264
Active Listings
$882K
Active Median
$825K
12M SFR Median Sold
$360
Active $/Sq Ft