Public schools in Buda, TX
14 open public schools with an address in Buda, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,819
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Buda public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Buda, TX: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,819 students, an average of 916 per school. The largest campus is Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), and the largest elementary school is Sunfield El (905).
Hays CISD operates the most schools here (13), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Buda
Elementary schools in Buda
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buda El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 564 | 13:1 | |
| Carpenter Hill El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 550 | 14.9:1 | |
| Doral Academy of Texas Doral Academy of Texas · Charter | PK–08 | 392 | 19:1 | |
| Elm Grove El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 678 | 15.4:1 | |
| Ralph Pfluger El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 779 | 14.4:1 | |
| Sunfield El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 905 | 15.7:1 | |
| Tom Green El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 612 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Buda
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr T C McCormick Jr Middle Hays CISD | 06–08 | 1,198 | 17.5:1 | |
| Eric Dahlstrom Middle Hays CISD | 06–08 | 804 | 16.3:1 | |
| R C Barton Middle Hays CISD | 06–08 | 909 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Buda
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Impact Ctr Hays CISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | 70 | 2:1 | |
| Jack C Hays H S Hays CISD | 09–12 | 2,304 | 18:1 | |
| Live Oak Academy Hays CISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 184 | 15.5:1 | |
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S Hays CISD | 09–12 | 2,870 | 19.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.1%
- Hispanic58.3%
- Black3.4%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Buda schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,819 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Buda
How many public schools are in Buda, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Buda: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 12,819 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Buda?
Schools with an address in Buda belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hays CISD (13 schools), Doral Academy of Texas (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Buda?
Moe and Gene Johnson H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Buda, with 2,870 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Buda?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Buda are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Doral Academy of Texas. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Buda schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Buda public schools is 15.6:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Buda guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities