Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78620

The four public schools in zip code 78620, serving the Dripping Springs area, are all part of the top-rated Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 95th percentile of Texas districts. This analysis covers Dripping Springs High School, Dripping Springs Middle, Dripping Springs Elementary, and Walnut Springs Elementary, offering a strong educational pipeline from elementary through high school.

Dripping Springs High School is the academic powerhouse, earning a 5-star rating with a 98.2% graduation rate and a 0.2% dropout rate. It excels in Biology (90.46% proficient) and U.S. History (88.92%), though Algebra I is a relative weakness at 43.73% proficient. In contrast, Dripping Springs Middle is a standout for math acceleration, with 100% of its 8th graders taking Algebra I scoring proficient—46 points above the state average. Among elementary schools, Walnut Springs Elementary ranks higher (89th percentile) than Dripping Springs Elementary (82nd percentile), with stronger proficiency rates across subjects and a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 12.11%.

A key takeaway is the district-wide challenge in elementary math, where both elementary schools score below the district average in most grade levels, suggesting room for foundational improvement. However, the district shows consistent year-over-year growth, with the high school and middle school both improving their state rankings. Per-student spending is moderate ($9,524 to $10,539), and student-teacher ratios are favorable (14.3:1 to 16.5:1). Overall, this area offers high-performing schools with a clear strength in advanced middle school math and a strong high school graduation rate, though parents should note the Algebra I dip at the high school level.