Dripping Springs H S vs Walnut Springs El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 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
Walnut Springs El
Dripping Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
941 students
| Measure | Dripping Springs H S Dripping Springs, Texas | Walnut Springs El Dripping Springs, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 1,419 | #757 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2854 of 16,910 | #12843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,564 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 2,564 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| city | Dripping Springs | Dripping Springs |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dripping Springs H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 67.9).
- •Dripping Springs H S does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Dripping Springs H S does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 59%).
- •Walnut Springs El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •Dripping Springs H S is the larger school with 2,564 students compared with 941.
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 Walnut Springs El?
On the Success Index (US), Dripping Springs H S ranks higher (71.8 vs 67.9 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 Walnut Springs El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dripping Springs H S: 2,564. Walnut Springs El: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dripping Springs H S and Walnut Springs El rank in Texas?
Dripping Springs H S is 188th of 1,419 and Walnut Springs El is 757th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).