Dripping Springs El vs Sycamore Springs El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dripping Springs El
Dripping Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,104 students
Sycamore Springs El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
674 students
| Measure | Dripping Springs El Dripping Springs, Texas | Sycamore Springs El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #600 of 4,686 | #319 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10371 of 50,301 | #5274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,104 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| city | Dripping Springs | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Springs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 71.3).
- •Sycamore Springs El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Sycamore Springs El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Sycamore Springs El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 15.5%).
- •Sycamore Springs El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Dripping Springs El is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 674.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dripping Springs El better than Sycamore Springs El?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Springs El ranks higher (79.5 vs 71.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dripping Springs El and Sycamore Springs El?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Dripping Springs and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dripping Springs El: 1,104. Sycamore Springs El: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dripping Springs El and Sycamore Springs El rank in Texas?
Dripping Springs El is 600th of 4,686 and Sycamore Springs El is 319th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).