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Round Rock 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.

Round Rock ISD

94%

Grad Rate

$475K

12M SFR Median Sold

1,822 SFR sales

Dripping Springs ISD

Luxury

98%

Grad Rate

$735K

12M SFR Median Sold

795 SFR sales

Round Rock ISD and Dripping Springs ISD are two of the most compared school districts in the Austin metro area. Round Rock ISD serves Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin, while Dripping Springs ISD covers Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Austin (78737). 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 Round Rock ISD vs Dripping Springs ISD every 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

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Round Rock ISD vs Dripping Springs ISD - Side-by-Side

MetricRound Rock ISDDripping Springs ISD
Graduation Rate94%98%
Total Schools558
Total Students52,0008,517
Student-Teacher Ratio16:115:1
Avg SAT Score11801151
12M Single-Family Median Sold$475K$735K
Cities ServedRound Rock, Cedar Park, AustinDripping Springs, Driftwood, Austin (78737)

Sources: Texas Education Agency. Market values use trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to each district from the live MLS district market dataset, refreshed October 16, 2026.

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

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Round Rock ISD

Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin

$475K

12M Median Sold

Lake Travis ISD

Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood

Luxury

$825K

12M Median Sold

Head-to-Head Comparison

Graduation Rate
94%
Round Rock ISD
98%
Lake Travis ISD
Student-Teacher RatioLower is better
16:1
Round Rock ISD
16:1
Lake Travis ISD
12M Median Sold
$475K
Round Rock ISD
$825K
Lake Travis ISD
Total Students
52,000
Round Rock ISD
10,748
Lake Travis ISD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Round Rock ISD or Dripping Springs ISD better for families?

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 Round Rock ISD vs Dripping Springs ISD?

Round Rock ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $475K, based on 1,822 closed sales zoned to Round Rock ISD, with active inventory currently at 672 listings. Dripping Springs ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $735K, based on 795 closed sales zoned to Dripping Springs ISD, with active inventory currently at 300 listings. Compare median price, price bands, active inventory, and sales-through rather than relying on a frozen average.

How do graduation rates compare between Round Rock ISD and Dripping Springs ISD?

Round Rock ISD has a 94% 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, Round Rock ISD or Dripping Springs ISD?

Round Rock ISD has 55 schools serving 52,000 students, while Dripping Springs ISD has 8 schools serving 8,517 students. Each district has individual campuses that stand out - visit the district pages for school-by-school breakdowns.

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