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Pflugerville ISD vs Dripping Springs ISD

Side-by-side comparison of two of Austin's top school districts. Academics, demographics, live MLS market context, and expert guidance.

Pflugerville ISD

6/10

GreatSchools

91%

Grad Rate

$409K

12M SFR Median Sold

420 SFR sales

Dripping Springs ISD

Luxury

9/10

GreatSchools

98%

Grad Rate

$820K

12M SFR Median Sold

327 SFR sales

Pflugerville ISD and Dripping Springs ISD are two of the most compared school districts in the Austin metro area. Pflugerville ISD serves Pflugerville, Austin 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 Pflugerville ISD 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.”

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Pflugerville ISD vs Dripping Springs ISD - Side-by-Side

MetricPflugerville ISDDripping Springs ISD
GreatSchools Rating (2025-26)6/109/10
Niche Grade (2025-26)B+A+
Graduation Rate (2025-26)91%98%
Total Schools308
Total Students28,0008,517
Student-Teacher Ratio16:115:1
Avg SAT Score10801151
12M Single-Family Median Sold$409K$820K
Cities ServedPflugerville, AustinDripping 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 July 4, 2026.

District Intelligence

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Side-by-side analysis of academics, demographics, and real estate value.

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Pflugerville ISD

Pflugerville, Austin

6/10

GreatSchools

B+

Niche

$409K

12M Median Sold

Lake Travis ISD

Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood

Luxury

9/10

GreatSchools

A+

Niche

$859K

12M Median Sold

Head-to-Head Comparison

GreatSchools Rating
6/10
Pflugerville ISD
9/10
Lake Travis ISD
Niche Grade
B+
Pflugerville ISD
A+
Lake Travis ISD
Graduation Rate
91%
Pflugerville ISD
98%
Lake Travis ISD
Student-Teacher RatioLower is better
16:1
Pflugerville ISD
16:1
Lake Travis ISD
12M Median Sold
$409K
Pflugerville ISD
$859K
Lake Travis ISD
Total Students
28,000
Pflugerville ISD
11,230
Lake Travis ISD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pflugerville ISD or Dripping Springs ISD better for families?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Pflugerville ISD has a 6/10 GreatSchools rating with a B+ Niche grade, while Dripping Springs ISD is rated 9/10 with a A+ Niche grade. Both are strong options; the right choice depends on school fit, budget, commute, lifestyle priorities, and live MLS market behavior.

What are home prices in Pflugerville ISD vs Dripping Springs ISD?

Pflugerville ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $409K, based on 420 closed sales zoned to Pflugerville ISD, with active inventory currently at 578 listings. Dripping Springs ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $820K, based on 327 closed sales zoned to Dripping Springs ISD, with active inventory currently at 313 listings. Compare median price, price bands, active inventory, and sales-through rather than relying on a frozen average.

How do graduation rates compare between Pflugerville ISD and Dripping Springs ISD?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Pflugerville ISD has a 91% graduation rate and Dripping Springs ISD has 98%. The Texas state average is 90.3%. Both districts exceed the state benchmark.

Which district has better schools, Pflugerville ISD or Dripping Springs ISD?

Pflugerville ISD has 30 schools serving 28,000 students, while Dripping Springs ISD has 8 schools serving 8,517 students. Dripping Springs ISD rates higher on GreatSchools (9/10 vs 6/10). Each district has individual campuses that stand out - visit the district pages for school-by-school breakdowns.

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