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Best Hays County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 14,950 students in Hays County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hays County, TX are Dripping Springs High School, Jack C Hays High School and Moe And Gene Johnson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hays County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dripping Springs High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hays County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dripping Springs High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Jack C Hays High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4800 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 2,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Moe And Gene Johnson High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4260 Ranch Rd 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8512
Gr: 9-12 | 2,870 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Wimberley High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Carney Ln
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5729
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Katherine Anne Porter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Fm 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 648-3180
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Pathfinder Camp
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20800 Fm 150 W
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Lehman High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Lehman Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8454
Gr: 9-12 | 2,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
San Marcos High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Rattler Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6805
Gr: 9-12 | 2,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Live Oak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4820 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Gr: 1-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar - Phoenix Alternative Education
Alternative School
121 De Zavala Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6932
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Valor Kyle
Charter School
2355 Windy Hill Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 521-0600
Gr: K-10 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hays County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hays County, TX include Dripping Springs High School, Jack C Hays High School and Moe And Gene Johnson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hays County?
14 public high schools are located in Hays County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County?
Hays County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hays County are often viewed compared to one another?

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