Dripping Springs H S vs Sycamore Springs El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dripping Springs H S
Dripping Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,564 students
Sycamore Springs El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
674 students
| Measure | Dripping Springs H S Dripping Springs, Texas | Sycamore Springs El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #188 of 1,419 | #319 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2854 of 16,910 | #5274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,564 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 2,564 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| city | Dripping Springs | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Springs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 71.8).
- •Sycamore Springs El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Dripping Springs H S does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Sycamore Springs El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.6).
- •Dripping Springs H S is the larger school with 2,564 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 H S better than Sycamore Springs El?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Springs El ranks higher (79.5 vs 71.8 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 H S and Sycamore Springs El?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Dripping Springs and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dripping Springs H S: 2,564. Sycamore Springs El: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dripping Springs H S and Sycamore Springs El rank in Texas?
Dripping Springs H S is 188th of 1,419 and Sycamore Springs El is 319th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).