For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,037 students in Buda, TX. The top ranked public high schools in Buda, TX are Moe And Gene Johnson High School, Jack C Hays High School and Live Oak Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buda, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Buda have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Buda, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jack C Hays High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buda, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moe And Gene Johnson High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4260 Ranch Rd 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2141
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 2,692 students
Rank: #22.
Jack C Hays High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 2,062 students
Rank: #33.
Live Oak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Buda, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 8
| 638 students
S T A R El Daep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4125 Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buda, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Buda, TX include Moe And Gene Johnson High School, Jack C Hays High School and Live Oak Academy. Buda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Buda?
4 public high schools are located in Buda.
What is the racial composition of students in Buda?
Buda public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Buda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Buda include: Moe And Gene Johnson High School vs. Jack C Hays High School, Live Oak Academy vs. Jack C Hays High School
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