Market Overview for Dripping Springs Independent School District
There are 336 active listings in Dripping Springs Independent School District with a median list price of $809K and a median sold price of $680K.
Homes average 51 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 85 homes have sold, with 917 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $409.
About Dripping Springs Independent School District
Dripping Springs Independent School District serves approximately 8,538 students across 8 campuses in northwestern Hays County, with a small portion in southwestern Travis County. The district covers the city of Dripping Springs along with Driftwood and Bear Creek Village and is headquartered at 300 Sportsplex Drive in Dripping Springs (78620). Dripping Springs ISD's modern consolidated form dates to 1940; formal public education in the area began in 1876.
DSISD operates 5 elementary schools (Dripping Springs Elementary, Cypress Springs Elementary, Rooster Springs Elementary, Sycamore Springs Elementary, Walnut Springs Elementary), 2 middle schools (Dripping Springs Middle, Sycamore Springs Middle), and Dripping Springs High School. Dripping Springs Middle School was named a 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School. Sycamore Springs Middle School and Sycamore Springs Elementary opened August 2017; Cypress Springs Elementary opened August 2021.
Dripping Springs High School at 940 Highway 290 West competes in UIL Class 6A. Mascot Tigers. Established 1911. Principal Angela Gamez (appointed 2019). Enrollment 2,622 (2025-2026). The Tigers have won state titles in girls basketball (1994), volleyball (2016), swimming (2018), girls varsity soccer (2021 in 5A), and the UIL marching band 4A state championship (2009). Notable alumna: actress Wallis Currie-Wood.
The city of Dripping Springs had a 2020 Census population of 4,650 and sits along U.S. 290 approximately 23 miles west of downtown Austin. The city was incorporated in 1981 and is known as the "Gateway to the Hill Country" and the wedding capital of Texas. In 2014, Dripping Springs became the first city in Texas to receive Dark Sky Community designation from the International Dark-Sky Association, building on a 2011 lighting ordinance. Grammy-nominated band Midland formed in Dripping Springs in 2014.
Living in Dripping Springs Independent School District
Dripping Springs ISD covers most of northwestern Hays County and a small portion of southwestern Travis County, including the city of Dripping Springs (2020 Census population 4,650), Driftwood, and Bear Creek Village. The district sits along U.S. 290 approximately 23 miles west of downtown Austin. District administration is at 300 Sportsplex Drive in Dripping Springs.
The Dripping Springs area's residential character ranges from acreage homes on Hill Country limestone terrain to master-planned communities. Master-planned and large-subdivision developments include Belterra (the largest community), Headwaters, Caliterra, Highpointe, Sawyer Ranch, Thomas Ranch, La Ventana, and Rim Rock. Established neighborhoods cluster near downtown Dripping Springs along Mercer Street and around Hays Country Oaks. Outside the master plans, custom homes on 1-10+ acre lots are common throughout the district.
Day-to-day retail centers on the U.S. 290 corridor running through Dripping Springs (anchored by H-E-B, Home Depot, and the Belterra retail district), Mercer Street's historic downtown shops, and the Driftwood / Hwy 12 commercial cluster. Healthcare access centers on Baylor Scott & White Lakeway, Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos, and Ascension Seton facilities in southwest Austin.
Outdoor recreation defines the area. Dripping Springs sits on the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country, with Hamilton Pool Preserve, Reimers Ranch Park, and the Pedernales River corridor accessible to the north. The Hwy 290 wine corridor between Dripping Springs and Fredericksburg hosts one of the highest concentrations of wineries in the United States, plus the area's distillery and craft brewery scene (Treaty Oak Distilling, Garrison Brothers, Desert Door, Twisted X Brewing). Dripping Springs's 2014 Dark Sky Community designation makes the area a notable astronomy destination.
Things to Do in Dripping Springs Independent School District
- Hamilton Pool Preserve (~10 mi N): Travis County preserve with a natural pool formed by a collapsed grotto along Hamilton Creek. Reservations required; one of the most photographed swimming holes in Central Texas.
- Hwy 290 Wine Corridor (Dripping Springs to Fredericksburg): One of the highest concentrations of wineries in the United States, with multiple tasting rooms within Dripping Springs and along Hwy 290 west toward Johnson City and Fredericksburg.
- Dripping Springs Distilleries & Breweries: The Dripping Springs distillery and craft brewery scene includes Treaty Oak Distilling, Garrison Brothers Distillery (Hye, just west), Desert Door, Twisted X Brewing, and Jester King Brewery (Driftwood).
- Dark Sky Community: In 2014, Dripping Springs became the first city in Texas to receive Dark Sky Community designation from the International Dark-Sky Association. The 2011 city lighting ordinance and surrounding rural land make it a prime stargazing destination.
- Pedernales Falls State Park (~25 mi NW): Texas State Park along the Pedernales River with the namesake step-and-pool falls, hiking, swimming, and camping.
Major Employers in Dripping Springs Independent School District
- Dripping Springs Independent School District (Education): DSISD is one of the largest employers in northwestern Hays County, with administration at 300 Sportsplex Drive and 8 campuses serving approximately 8,538 students.
- Treaty Oak Distilling / Garrison Brothers / Desert Door (Manufacturing / Hospitality): Multiple Hill Country distilleries in and near Dripping Springs employ a significant local workforce in spirits production, hospitality, and tourism.
- Dripping Springs wineries & breweries (Hospitality / Tourism): The Hwy 290 wine corridor wineries, Twisted X Brewing, Jester King Brewery (Driftwood), and surrounding vineyards collectively employ a significant local workforce.
- City of Dripping Springs (Local Government): Municipal government for the city (incorporated 1981), serving 4,650 residents at the 2020 Census.
- Hays County government (regional) (Local Government): Hays County operations include road, parks, and county services across the Dripping Springs area.
Dripping Springs Independent School District Schools
DSISD operates 8 campuses serving approximately 8,538 students: 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 comprehensive high school. Dripping Springs Middle School was named a 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School.
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Public Schools
- Cypress Springs Elementary - DSISD elementary (PK-5); opened August 2021.
- Dripping Springs Elementary - DSISD's original elementary (PK-5).
- Rooster Springs Elementary - DSISD elementary (PK-5).
- Sycamore Springs Elementary - DSISD elementary (PK-5); opened August 2017.
- Walnut Springs Elementary - DSISD elementary (PK-5).
- Dripping Springs Middle - DSISD middle school (6-8); 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School.
- Sycamore Springs Middle - DSISD middle school (6-8); opened August 2017.
- Dripping Springs High School - DSISD's comprehensive HS at 940 Highway 290 West. UIL Class 6A. Mascot: Tigers. Established 1911. Principal Angela Gamez. Multiple state titles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dripping Springs ISD?
DSISD operates 8 campuses serving approximately 8,538 students: 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools (Dripping Springs MS — 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon — and Sycamore Springs MS), and 1 comprehensive high school.
What cities and neighborhoods are in Dripping Springs ISD?
DSISD covers most of northwestern Hays County and a small portion of southwestern Travis County, including the city of Dripping Springs (2020 Census 4,650), Driftwood, and Bear Creek Village. Master-planned communities include Belterra, Headwaters, Caliterra, Highpointe, Sawyer Ranch, Thomas Ranch, La Ventana, and Rim Rock.
How is Dripping Springs ISD rated?
Dripping Springs Middle School was named a 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School. The district was formally consolidated in 1940; formal public education in the area began in 1876.
What is Dripping Springs High School known for?
Dripping Springs HS at 940 Highway 290 West was established in 1911. UIL Class 6A; mascot Tigers; principal Angela Gamez. State titles in girls basketball (1994), volleyball (2016), swimming (2018), girls varsity soccer (2021 in 5A), and UIL marching band 4A (2009). Notable alumna: actress Wallis Currie-Wood.
What is Dripping Springs known for?
Dripping Springs (2020 Census 4,650) sits along U.S. 290 about 23 miles west of Austin and is known as the 'Gateway to the Hill Country' and the wedding capital of Texas. In 2014 it became the first city in Texas to receive Dark Sky Community designation from the International Dark-Sky Association. The Hwy 290 wine corridor and Dripping Springs distilleries (Treaty Oak, Garrison Brothers, Desert Door) are major regional draws.
Where is the district headquartered?
Dripping Springs ISD administration is at 300 Sportsplex Drive in Dripping Springs (78620).
