Hays CISD is a major school district serving Kyle, Buda, Wimberley with 25 schools and 22,000 students. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Hays CISD holds a 6/10 GreatSchools rating and B Niche grade with a 89% graduation rate. The Keenan Group has 25+ years and 1,000+ transactions helping families find homes in Hays CISD school zones.
GreatSchools: 6/10 (2025-2026)
Niche Grade: B (2025-2026)
Schools: 25
Graduation Rate: 89% (2025-2026)
Live MLS median sold price: $360K; 363 trailing-12-month closed sales; refreshed May 4, 2026
Cities Served: Kyle, Buda, Wimberley
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
About Hays Consolidated Independent School District
Hays Consolidated ISD serves 22,000 students across the Kyle, Buda, and Wimberley corridor south of Austin. The district has grown rapidly alongside the I-35 south expansion and new residential development in Kyle and Buda. While outside our primary luxury service area, Hays CISD represents one of the fastest-growing population centers in Texas, with major investments in new school construction to keep pace with demand.
Why Families Choose Hays CISD
Families choose Hays CISD for value and space. The Kyle/Buda corridor offers new construction homes from the $300Ks with Hill Country proximity and a 30-minute commute to downtown Austin. The Wimberley area offers a more rural, artistic community with distinctive character.
Real Estate in Hays CISD
The corridor along I-35 south has seen explosive growth, with multiple master-planned communities offering new construction at price points that don't exist closer to Austin's core. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.
“Kyle and Buda are where Austin's next wave of growth is happening. The schools are improving every year, and the home values have room to appreciate as the infrastructure catches up.”
— Joe Keenan, Keenan Group at Compass
Things to Consider
Hays CISD serves Kyle, Buda, and Wimberley - all fast-growing communities where school construction is racing to keep up with housing development. I-35 congestion is a daily reality for Austin commuters.
Hays CISD serves Kyle, Buda, Wimberley. Hays CISD school-zone market context shows a live MLS median sold price of $360K, 363 trailing-12-month closed sales, and price bands from the district market dataset as of May 4, 2026. Contact the Keenan Group for a detailed neighborhood map.
What are the top-rated schools in Hays CISD?
As of the 2025-2026 school year, the top-rated schools in Hays CISD are Hays High School (6/10 GreatSchools, B Niche). Hays CISD has an overall 6/10 GreatSchools rating.
How much do homes cost in Hays CISD school zones?
Hays CISD school-zone market context shows a live MLS median sold price of $360K, 363 trailing-12-month closed sales, and price bands from the district market dataset as of May 4, 2026. Prices vary by neighborhood, product type, condition, lot, and proximity to top-rated campuses. Contact the Keenan Group for current pricing by school zone.
What is the graduation rate for Hays CISD?
Hays CISD has a 89% graduation rate as of the 2025-2026 school year. The average SAT score is 1050. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
How do I find homes in a specific Hays CISD school zone?
Hays CISD attendance boundaries are drawn to the street level and can change annually. Contact the Keenan Group with your target school and we will pull active MLS listings specifically zoned to that school. Verify current zoning with Hays CISD directly before closing — attendance boundaries and transfer policies change.
Does Hays CISD allow school transfers?
Hays CISD transfer policies vary by year based on enrollment capacity at individual schools. Most top-rated Austin-area districts use a residence-based assignment with limited transfer availability. Magnet programs, dual-language tracks, and special programs sometimes offer application-based transfers. Contact Hays CISD directly for current transfer window and application process.
Which Hays CISD neighborhoods offer the best value?
Hays CISD entry-point neighborhoods vary by year. Older, smaller homes in established areas typically offer the school-zone premium at a lower price point than new construction. Contact Keenan Group for a current value-optimized property list.
How does Hays CISD compare to other Austin districts?
Hays CISD ranks 6/10 on GreatSchools with a B Niche grade as of the 2025-2026 school year. Austin metro has 6 primary school districts: Austin ISD, Eanes ISD, Lake Travis ISD, Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, and Dripping Springs ISD. Each serves distinct geographic zones with different demographics, funding, and program offerings.
What is the best way to tour Hays CISD schools?
Hays CISD campus tours are coordinated directly by the school or district office — many schools require advance scheduling, and some top-demand campuses have capacity constraints. Start with the district's website for tour calendars. The Keenan Group can often facilitate parent connections for insider perspective on culture, academics, and administration beyond the official tour.
What school-district factors should I weigh when buying in Hays CISD?
Beyond overall ratings, weigh: specific school attendance zone (ratings vary within a district), elementary-middle-high school feeder path alignment, AP/IB program availability, special program access (fine arts academy, magnet, dual-language), extracurricular and athletics depth, school demographics and culture fit, transportation options, and boundary change risk. Keenan Group can map these against your specific buyer profile and target neighborhoods.
Does Hays CISD offer magnet or specialty programs?
Most Austin-area districts including Hays CISD offer specialty programs (varies by district): International Baccalaureate, magnet academies, dual-language immersion, Career and Technology Education (CTE), fine arts academies, and gifted-and-talented tracks. Program availability and application processes vary. Contact Hays CISD directly for current specialty program options — some require application-based entry separate from residence-based assignment.
How Hays CISD Compares
Ratings as of the 2025-2026 school year. Market values use live MLS district stats where available.
