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Williamson County Schools & Education

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,087

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#154

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Williamson County

Measured School Summary

Williamson County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.3%.

Funding Context

At $6,087 per pupil, Williamson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 5% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Williamson County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

165 public schools and 13 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #154 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

95.3%

3.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,087

$1,411 below the state average

School coverage

165

13 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Williamson County has 165 public schools across 13 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Williamson County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Williamson County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#154

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

ROUND ROCK ISD

Elementary to high school visible

38,505 students

Elementary 28Middle 11High 9Other 3

51 listed schools in this county slice.

LEANDER ISD

Elementary to high school visible

34,792 students

Elementary 24Middle 7High 7Other 3

41 listed schools in this county slice.

GEORGETOWN ISD

Elementary to high school visible

13,155 students

Elementary 10Middle 4High 6Other 1

21 listed schools in this county slice.

HUTTO ISD

Elementary to high school visible

9,620 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 2Other 1

12 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ROUND ROCK ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 60 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Williamson County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Williamson County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Williamson County, Texas

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Massive Educational Growth and Scale

Williamson County operates a sprawling network of 165 public schools serving 118,873 students across 13 districts. The infrastructure is massive, including 83 elementary schools, 32 middle schools, and 33 high schools. This represents one of the most significant educational hubs in the state of Texas.

Round Rock and Leander Power the Region

Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD are the heavyweights, together educating nearly 90,000 students across 110 schools. The county also offers 10 charter schools, providing specialized public options for over 6% of the local school inventory. Large campuses like Round Rock High School serve over 3,700 students each.

Diverse Locales from Cities to Suburbs

Students here experience everything from large urban campuses to rural schoolhouses, with 66 rural and 51 city-based schools. The average school size is 729 students, though flagship high schools like Westwood and Cedar Ridge are much larger. This diversity ensures that every family can find a school culture that matches their preference.

School Overview

Total Schools

165

in Williamson County

Reported Enrollment

118,873

165 schools reporting

School Districts

13

districts

Charter Schools

10

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary83
Middle32
High33
Other17

165 Public Schools in Williamson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 35 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 165 matching schools

ROUND ROCK H S

ROUND ROCK ISD

ROUND ROCK, 78681 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High3,773 students

WESTWOOD H S

ROUND ROCK ISD

AUSTIN, 78750 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,820 students

CEDAR RIDGE H S

ROUND ROCK ISD

ROUND ROCK, 78664 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,698 students

VISTA RIDGE H S

LEANDER ISD

LEANDER, 78641 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,646 students

STONY POINT H S

ROUND ROCK ISD

ROUND ROCK, 78664 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,570 students

LEANDER H S

LEANDER ISD

LEANDER, 78641 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,218 students

EAST VIEW H S

GEORGETOWN ISD

GEORGETOWN, 78626 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,075 students

GLENN H S

LEANDER ISD

LEANDER, 78641 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,063 students

GEORGETOWN H S

GEORGETOWN ISD

GEORGETOWN, 78626 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,013 students

HUTTO H S

HUTTO ISD

HUTTO, 78634 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,010 students

LIBERTY HILL H S

LIBERTY HILL ISD

LIBERTY HILL, 78642 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High2,001 students

CEDAR PARK H S

LEANDER ISD

CEDAR PARK, 78613 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,952 students

ROUSE H S

LEANDER ISD

LEANDER, 78641 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,943 students

MERIDIAN WORLD SCHOOL LLC

MERIDIAN WORLD SCHOOL LLC

ROUND ROCK, 78664 / City: Midsize

ProfileKG–12Charter1,690 students

GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL

GEORGETOWN, 78626 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,540 students

FLORENCE W STILES MIDDLE

LEANDER ISD

LEANDER, 78646 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,503 students

STACY KAYE DANIELSON MIDDLE

LEANDER ISD

LEANDER, 78641 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,357 students

CEDAR VALLEY MIDDLE

ROUND ROCK ISD

AUSTIN, 78717 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,296 students

CEDAR PARK MIDDLE

LEANDER ISD

CEDAR PARK, 78613 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,286 students

ARTIE L HENRY MIDDLE

LEANDER ISD

CEDAR PARK, 78613 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,254 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

15 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,087

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Williamson County?
Williamson County has a school score of 53/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Williamson County?
The high school graduation rate in Williamson County is 95.3%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Williamson County spend per student?
Williamson County spends $6,087 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Williamson County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Williamson County, Texas?

Williamson County operates a sprawling network of 165 public schools serving 118,873 students across 13 districts. The infrastructure is massive, including 83 elementary schools, 32 middle schools, and 33 high schools. This represents one of the most significant educational hubs in the state of Texas.

What are the major school districts in Williamson County, Texas?

Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD are the heavyweights, together educating nearly 90,000 students across 110 schools. The county also offers 10 charter schools, providing specialized public options for over 6% of the local school inventory. Large campuses like Round Rock High School serve over 3,700 students each.

What is the school experience like in Williamson County?

Students here experience everything from large urban campuses to rural schoolhouses, with 66 rural and 51 city-based schools. The average school size is 729 students, though flagship high schools like Westwood and Cedar Ridge are much larger. This diversity ensures that every family can find a school culture that matches their preference.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.