Hays CISD - Schools & Neighborhoods
Schools, ratings, and neighborhoods in Kyle, Buda, Wimberley.
6/10
GreatSchools
B
Niche Grade
89%
Grad Rate
$360K
Median Sold
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Schools, ratings, and neighborhoods in Kyle, Buda, Wimberley.
6/10
GreatSchools
B
Niche Grade
89%
Grad Rate
$360K
Median Sold
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.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
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| School | Grades | GreatSchools | Niche | Students | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays High School | 9-12 | 6/10 | B | 2,100 | View Details → |
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.
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.
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
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.
Ratings as of the 2025-2026 school year. Market values use live MLS district stats where available.
| District | GreatSchools | Niche | Grad Rate | Median Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eanes ISD | 10/10 | A+ | 98% | $1.9M |
| Lake Travis ISD | 9/10 | A+ | 98% | $850K |
| Dripping Springs ISD | 9/10 | A+ | 98% | $818K |
| Round Rock ISD | 8/10 | A | 94% | $520K |
| Leander ISD | 7/10 | A | 98% | $630K |
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Kyle, Buda, Wimberley
6/10
GreatSchools
B
Niche
$360K
12M Median Sold
Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood
9/10
GreatSchools
A+
Niche
$850K
12M Median Sold
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25
Schools
22,000
Students
Trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to Hays CISD; refreshed may 31, 2026.
68
Active Listings
$362K
Active Median
$360K
12M SFR Median Sold
$224
Active $/Sq Ft
Buda, TX 78610
Shadow Creek Ph 1 Sec 2
MLS# 6878178 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$265,000
Kyle, TX 78640
6 Creeks at Waterridge
MLS# 3331438 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$710,989
Kyle, TX 78640
Creekside Village Sec 3
MLS# 5229209 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$265,000
Kyle, TX 78640
Woodlands Park Ph 3
MLS# 5488931 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$317,500
Kyle, TX 78640
Clara Vista at Waterridge - Brook Collection
MLS# 8445223 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$915,000
Kyle, TX 78640
Clara Vista at Waterridge - Brook Collection
MLS# 7868779 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$930,000