Jack C Hays H S
#328 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#4624 of 16,910 nationally
About Jack C Hays H S
Jack C Hays H S is a public high located in Buda, in the Hays Cisd school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,304 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 328th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,304.
There are 13 schools in Buda; Jack C Hays H S ranks 8th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jack C Hays H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jack C Hays H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
R C Barton Middle
Buda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
909 students · 458 m away
Jim Cullen El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students · 1.5 km away
Laura B Negley El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
845 students · 2.4 km away
Susie Fuentes El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
726 students · 4.3 km away
Laura B Wallace Middle
Kyle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students · 4.5 km away
Idea Kyle Academy
Kyle · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
637 students · 4.5 km away
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Kyle · Charter high · Grades 6–12
681 students · 4.5 km away
Kyle El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students · 4.6 km away
Science Hall El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students · 5.3 km away
Armando Chapa Middle
Kyle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,308 students
Psja Early College H S
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2,300 students
Red Oak H S
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Hightower H S
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jack C Hays H S a good school?
Jack C Hays H S has a Success Index (US) of 64.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #328 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jack C Hays H S rank in Texas?
Jack C Hays H S ranks #328 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #4624 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jack C Hays H S?
Jack C Hays H S had 2,304 students in 2025.
Is Jack C Hays H S a elementary school or a high school?
Jack C Hays H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jack C Hays H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jack C Hays H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.