Market Overview for Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
There are 313 active listings in Burnet Consolidated Independent School District with a median list price of $375K and a median sold price of $436K.
Homes average 113 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 41 homes have sold, with 395 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $323.
About Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District serves approximately 3,235 students (2025-26) across 6 campuses primarily in Burnet County, with portions in Llano and Williamson counties. The district operates Burnet High School (9-12), Quest High School (alternative 9-12), Burnet Middle (6-8), R.J. Richey Elementary (3-5), Shady Grove Elementary (PK-2), and Bertram Elementary (PK-5). Bertram Elementary received the 2007 National Blue Ribbon School designation. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 14.06 with approximately 235 FTE teachers.
Burnet High School at 1000 The Green Mile competes in UIL Class 4A. Mascot Bulldog; colors Kelly green and white. Principal Casey Burkhart. Enrollment 954 (2025-2026). Burnet CISD earned a "C" overall TEA accountability rating (72 of 100) for 2024-2025. State football finalist appearances include 1991 (3A), 2002 (3A Division 1), and 2003 (3A Division 1); cross country state finalists 2020 and 2021 (4A); women's basketball state finalist 2019 (4A). Notable alumni include former NFL players Floyd Iglehart, Stephen McGee (Dallas Cowboys quarterback), Dudley Meredith, and Jordan Shipley (Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver).
The city of Burnet had a 2020 Census population of 6,436 and is the county seat of Burnet County. The city is approximately 54 miles northwest of Austin via US-183 and SH-29 (roughly 60-90 minutes by road). Burnet is the gateway to the Texas Highland Lakes — Inks Lake, Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ, and Lake Marble Falls all sit within or adjacent to Burnet County. Local landmarks include Longhorn Cavern State Park, Fort Croghan Museum and Grounds, the Vanishing Texas River Cruise on Lake Buchanan, the Hill Country Flyer scenic train, and the Hill Country Motorheads Vintage Motorcycle Museum.
Living in Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
Burnet CISD covers most of Burnet County (with portions in Llano and Williamson counties), centered on the city of Burnet (2020 Census population 6,436), the county seat. The district also serves Bertram (Bertram Elementary campus) and surrounding rural areas. Burnet sits along US-183 and SH-29 approximately 54 miles northwest of Austin (roughly 60-90 minutes by road).
The Burnet area's residential character is dominated by Highland Lakes proximity, Hill Country acreage, and the historic county-seat downtown. Master-planned and large-subdivision communities are concentrated near the lakes — including communities along Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake — plus residential development around Burnet and Bertram. Established neighborhoods cluster around the historic Burnet downtown courthouse area and along the SH-29 / US-281 corridor.
Day-to-day retail centers on US-281 and SH-29 inside Burnet (with H-E-B, Walmart, and the surrounding commercial), plus smaller retail in Bertram (~10 miles east on SH-29). Larger retail is in Marble Falls (~14 miles south on US-281). Healthcare access centers on Ascension Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet and Baylor Scott & White Marble Falls.
Outdoor recreation defines the area. Burnet is the gateway to the Texas Highland Lakes — Inks Lake, Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ, and Lake Marble Falls all sit within or adjacent to the county. Inks Lake State Park (with the iconic Devil's Waterhole) and Longhorn Cavern State Park (a CCC-era show cave) are immediately accessible. The Vanishing Texas River Cruise on Lake Buchanan is a long-standing regional attraction. Spring bluebonnet displays make the surrounding ranchland a popular destination. The Hill Country Flyer scenic train operates seasonal excursions between Cedar Park and Burnet.
Things to Do in Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
- Inks Lake State Park & Devil's Waterhole: Texas State Park on Inks Lake (the second of the Highland Lakes chain), featuring the iconic Devil's Waterhole, swimming, hiking, and camping. Approximately 12 miles west of Burnet via Park Road 4.
- Longhorn Cavern State Park: CCC-era show cave preserved as a Texas State Park, with guided cave tours, surface hiking, and historic stone-and-timber structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Approximately 6 miles south of Burnet on US-281.
- Vanishing Texas River Cruise (Lake Buchanan): Long-standing regional cruise operator on Lake Buchanan, taking visitors up the Colorado River into the Texas Hill Country canyons; the cruise has run for decades and is one of the area's signature tourist attractions.
- Fort Croghan Museum and Grounds: Historic 1849 Texas frontier fort on the western edge of Burnet, preserving the original guardhouse and other 19th-century structures. Open as a museum and historical grounds.
- Hill Country Flyer Scenic Train: Seasonal scenic excursion train operating between Cedar Park and Burnet, run by Austin Steam Train Association. The Hill Country Motorheads Vintage Motorcycle Museum in Burnet adds an additional automotive-history stop.
Major Employers in Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
- Burnet Consolidated Independent School District (Education): Burnet CISD is one of the largest employers in Burnet County, with 6 campuses serving approximately 3,235 students (2025-26) and ~235 FTE teachers.
- Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital in Burnet; primary regional healthcare campus for the northern Highland Lakes.
- Burnet County government (Local Government): Burnet County's seat is in Burnet at the historic courthouse on the downtown square.
- Highland Lakes tourism operators (Hospitality / Recreation): Vanishing Texas River Cruise, Inks Lake State Park concessionaires, Longhorn Cavern State Park operations, and Hill Country Flyer collectively employ a significant local seasonal workforce.
- City of Burnet (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, serving 6,436 residents at the 2020 Census.
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Schools
Burnet CISD operates 6 campuses serving approximately 3,235 students (2025-26): Shady Grove Elementary (PK-2), R.J. Richey Elementary (3-5), Bertram Elementary (PK-5; 2007 National Blue Ribbon), Burnet Middle (6-8), Burnet HS (9-12), and Quest HS (alternative).
School District: Burnet CISD
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burnet CISD?
Burnet CISD operates 6 campuses serving approximately 3,235 students (2025-26): Shady Grove Elementary (PK-2), R.J. Richey Elementary (3-5), Bertram Elementary (PK-5; 2007 National Blue Ribbon), Burnet Middle (6-8), Burnet HS (9-12), and Quest HS (alternative).
What cities and neighborhoods are in Burnet CISD?
Burnet CISD covers most of Burnet County (with portions in Llano and Williamson counties), centered on the city of Burnet (2020 Census 6,436), the county seat. The district also serves Bertram (Bertram Elementary campus) and surrounding rural areas.
How is Burnet CISD rated?
Burnet CISD earned a 'C' overall TEA accountability rating (72 of 100) for 2024-2025. Bertram Elementary received the 2007 National Blue Ribbon School designation.
What is Burnet High School known for?
Burnet HS at 1000 The Green Mile competes in UIL Class 4A. Mascot: Bulldog; colors Kelly green and white. Principal: Casey Burkhart. Enrollment ~954 (2025-26). State football finalists 1991, 2002, 2003 (3A); cross country state finalists 2020, 2021 (4A); women's basketball state finalist 2019 (4A). Notable alumni: NFL players Floyd Iglehart, Stephen McGee (Dallas Cowboys QB), Dudley Meredith, and Jordan Shipley (Cincinnati Bengals WR).
What is Burnet known for?
Burnet is the county seat of Burnet County and the gateway to the Texas Highland Lakes — Inks Lake, Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ, and Lake Marble Falls all sit within or adjacent to the county. Local landmarks include Longhorn Cavern State Park, Fort Croghan Museum, the Vanishing Texas River Cruise on Lake Buchanan, the Hill Country Flyer scenic train, and the Hill Country Motorheads Vintage Motorcycle Museum.
Where is the district headquartered?
Burnet CISD administration is in Burnet (78611). The city is the county seat of Burnet County, located approximately 54 miles northwest of Austin via US-183 and SH-29.
