Dripping Springs Schools — Dripping Springs ISD Guide
Dripping Springs is served by Dripping Springs ISD, a highly rated Hill Country school district that includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school (Dripping Springs High School), with district-wide ratings that consistently place it among the top school districts in Hays County.
Dripping Springs ISD at a glance
Elementary
5 campuses
Ratings vary by campus — GreatSchools generally ~6–7/10 and Niche in the B+ to A range.
Middle
2 campuses
GreatSchools ratings typically around 7/10.
High
1 campus — Dripping Springs High School
Strong AP participation (~50% per US News); the district's single high school.
District-wide, Dripping Springs ISD is commonly ranked the #1 school district in Hays County by Niche, with an overall district grade in the "A" range. Ratings from GreatSchools, Niche, and US News update periodically — check the current score for a specific campus before you make a decision based on it.
Campus list
| School | Level | District | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs High School | High (9–12) | Dripping Springs ISD | The district's only high school; strong AP participation (~50% per US News). |
| Dripping Springs Middle School | Middle (6–8) | Dripping Springs ISD | One of two DSISD middle campuses; GreatSchools ratings typically around 7/10. |
| Sycamore Springs Middle School | Middle (6–8) | Dripping Springs ISD | Serves the Sycamore Springs and surrounding attendance areas. |
| Dripping Springs Elementary | Elementary (K–5) | Dripping Springs ISD | Original in-town campus close to the historic downtown core. |
| Walnut Springs Elementary | Elementary (K–5) | Dripping Springs ISD | Long-established campus serving central Dripping Springs neighborhoods. |
| Rooster Springs Elementary | Elementary (K–5) | Dripping Springs ISD | Serves the Belterra side of the district. |
| Sycamore Springs Elementary | Elementary (K–5) | Dripping Springs ISD | Paired campus with Sycamore Springs Middle School. |
| Cypress Springs Elementary | Elementary (K–5) | Dripping Springs ISD | Newer campus added to absorb growth on the west side of the district. |
Zoning, boundaries, and new campuses
Most Dripping Springs addresses fall inside Dripping Springs ISD, but not all of them. Some outlying parcels — particularly on the district's edges — sit in a neighboring district such as Lake Travis ISD. A Dripping Springs mailing address does not guarantee DSISD enrollment, so verify zoning for the exact address before you write an offer.
Boundaries are also moving. New campuses are planned inside Double L Ranch and are already open at Headwaters, and the district rezones attendance areas as it adds capacity. If school assignment is a deciding factor, confirm it in writing with DSISD for the specific property and the specific school year.
We verify zoning by address as part of every buyer consultation — it takes a few minutes and it prevents an expensive surprise.
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