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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.
8/10
GreatSchools
94%
Grad Rate
$520K
12M SFR Median Sold
885 SFR sales
9/10
GreatSchools
98%
Grad Rate
$825K
12M SFR Median Sold
376 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 with a 8/10 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 Round Rock 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.”
— 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 Round Rock ISD and Dripping Springs ISD.
| Metric | Round Rock ISD | Dripping Springs ISD |
|---|---|---|
| GreatSchools Rating (2025-26) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Niche Grade (2025-26) | A | A+ |
| Graduation Rate (2025-26) | 94% | 98% |
| Total Schools | 55 | 8 |
| Total Students | 52,000 | 8,517 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| Avg SAT Score | 1180 | 1151 |
| 12M Single-Family Median Sold | $520K | $825K |
| Cities Served | Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin | 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 26, 2026.
Side-by-side analysis of academics, demographics, and real estate value.
Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin
8/10
GreatSchools
A
Niche
$520K
12M Median Sold
Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood
9/10
GreatSchools
A+
Niche
$849K
12M Median Sold
5
Schools
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Trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to Round Rock ISD; refreshed may 26, 2026.
474
Active Listings
$514K
Active Median
$520K
12M SFR Median Sold
$235
Active $/Sq Ft
Trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to Dripping Springs ISD; refreshed may 26, 2026.
261
Active Listings
$875K
Active Median
$825K
12M SFR Median Sold
$361
Active $/Sq Ft