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Hays County Public Schools

Hays County, Texas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

59

public schools

Total Enrollment

44,362

students

School Districts

9

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Hays County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Hays County has 9 district entries. HAYS CISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 26 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. KYLE has the most listed schools, with 15 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 33 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 10 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 10 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

10 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

59

in Hays County

Reported Enrollment

44,362

59 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

10

17% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary33
Middle14
High9
Other3

9 School Districts in Hays County

HAYS CISD

26 schools
22,297 students

SAN MARCOS CISD

11 schools
8,447 students

DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD

8 schools
8,375 students

WIMBERLEY ISD

4 schools
2,700 students

INSPIRE ACADEMIES

6 schools
735 students

KI CHARTER ACADEMY

6 schools
429 students

DORAL ACADEMY OF TEXAS

1 school
370 students

KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL

1 school
86 students

TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

2 schools
73 students

59 Public Schools in Hays County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 59 matching schools

MOE AND GENE JOHNSON H S

HAYS CISD

BUDA, 78610 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,692 students

SAN MARCOS H S

SAN MARCOS CISD

SAN MARCOS, 78667 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,536 students

DRIPPING SPRINGS H S

DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD

DRIPPING SPRINGS, 78620 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High2,433 students

LEHMAN H S

HAYS CISD

KYLE, 78640 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,120 students

JACK C HAYS H S

HAYS CISD

BUDA, 78610 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,062 students

DR T C MCCORMICK JR MIDDLE

HAYS CISD

KYLE, 78640 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,047 students

SYCAMORE SPRINGS MIDDLE

DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD

DRIPPING SPRINGS, 78620 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,019 students

LAURA B NEGLEY EL

HAYS CISD

KYLE, 78640 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,007 students

DRIPPING SPRINGS EL

DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD

DRIPPING SPRINGS, 78620 / Rural: Distant

ProfilePK–5Primary1,006 students

MILLER MIDDLE

SAN MARCOS CISD

SAN MARCOS, 78667 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle986 students

ERIC DAHLSTROM MIDDLE

HAYS CISD

BUDA, 78610 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle902 students

WALNUT SPRINGS EL

DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD

DRIPPING SPRINGS, 78620 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary887 students

DRIPPING SPRINGS MIDDLE

DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD

DRIPPING SPRINGS, 78620 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle882 students

GOODNIGHT MIDDLE

SAN MARCOS CISD

SAN MARCOS, 78667 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle866 students

ROOSTER SPRINGS EL

DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD

DRIPPING SPRINGS, 78620 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary827 students

WIMBERLEY H S

WIMBERLEY ISD

WIMBERLEY, 78676 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High822 students

R C BARTON MIDDLE

HAYS CISD

BUDA, 78610 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle816 students

LAURA B WALLACE MIDDLE

HAYS CISD

KYLE, 78640 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle789 students

UHLAND EL

HAYS CISD

KYLE, 78640 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary786 students

CAMINO REAL EL

HAYS CISD

NIEDERWALD, 78640 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary782 students

Hays County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Hays County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Hays County public school directory?

The directory lists 59 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Hays County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Hays County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Hays County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 10 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Hays County?

Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Hays County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Hays County Education OverviewCounty school score: 33/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.