Market Overview for Georgetown Independent School District
There are 1,058 active listings in Georgetown Independent School District with a median list price of $416K and a median sold price of $428K.
Homes average 87 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 214 homes have sold, with 2380 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $218.
About Georgetown Independent School District
Georgetown Independent School District serves 13,988 students (2025-26) across 22 campuses — 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools and alternative programs — in central Williamson County, covering the city of Georgetown and the surrounding communities of Weir, Serenada, and Walburg roughly 30 miles north of downtown Austin. The district covers approximately 180.3 square miles entirely within Williamson County. District headquarters are at 507 East University Avenue in Georgetown (78626), with Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil leading the system.
GISD's three high schools are Georgetown HS, East View HS, and Richarte HS. A 12th elementary school and a fifth middle school open in fall 2026, and a fourth comprehensive high school broke ground in October 2025 — all funded by the $649.5 million bond voters approved in May 2024. The district earned a "C" overall TEA accountability rating, 76 out of 100, for 2024-25, its third consecutive C.
Georgetown High School (founded as the original district HS) competes in UIL Class 5A; mascot Eagles, colors blue and white. Notable Georgetown HS alumni include NFL placekicker Mason Crosby, MLB All-Star pitcher Corey Knebel, MLB pitcher Taylor Jungmann, NFL offensive lineman Calvin Anderson, sportscaster Brian Anderson, musician Conan Gray, and Medal of Honor recipient Eli Lamar Whiteley. Georgetown HS earned a National Blue Ribbon designation in 1994-1995 and has won state titles in baseball (2022, 5A), girls' basketball (1979 in 3A and 2013 in 4A), boys' track (1917, 1A), marching band (1980-1985 and 2011, 4A), men's swimming (2019, 2023, 2024 in 5A), and One Act Play (1955, 1958, 1965).
East View High School at 4490 East University Avenue opened in 2008 (originally as the GISD 9th Grade Campus) and competes in UIL Class 6A. Mascot Patriots; colors red, navy, and white. Principal Alfonso R. Longoria. NFL defensive end Levi Drake Rodriguez (Minnesota Vikings) is a notable East View alumnus. East View HS received a "C" overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-2025.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city of Georgetown's population at 101,344 as of July 1, 2024, up from 67,176 in the 2020 Census. The downtown area features the 1911 Williamson County Courthouse and a historic Victorian-architecture commercial square that's earned the city its "Red Poppy Capital of Texas" designation. Southwestern University — the first institution of higher learning in Texas, founded 1840 — anchors the northern side of downtown. Inner Space Cavern is on the south side of the city. The North and Middle Forks of the San Gabriel River run through the city.
Living in Georgetown Independent School District
Georgetown sits along Interstate 35 approximately 30 miles north of downtown Austin in Williamson County. The Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 101,344 as of July 1, 2024, up from 67,176 in the 2020 Census. GISD covers approximately 180.3 square miles, primarily Georgetown plus the smaller communities of Weir, Serenada, and Walburg.
The downtown Square — anchored by the 1911 Williamson County Courthouse and Victorian-era brick commercial buildings — is the city's social and retail heart, with restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, and an active calendar of public events. Master-planned communities inside the district include Wolf Ranch, Sun City Texas (Del Webb's largest 55+ community in Texas), Highland Village, Cimarron Hills, La Conterra, Berry Creek, and Rancho Sienna. Established neighborhoods cluster near the historic downtown and along Williams Drive west of I-35.
Day-to-day retail centers on Wolf Ranch Town Center on the west side, the Williams Drive corridor, and the I-35 frontage including Rivery Town Center and the Williams Drive interchange retail. Healthcare access centers on St. David's Georgetown Hospital at 2000 Scenic Drive, with Baylor Scott & White outpatient clinics along Williams Drive.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by Lake Georgetown (a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the North San Gabriel River with hiking, boating, swimming, and Russell Park / Cedar Breaks Park), Blue Hole Park (a swimming hole on the South San Gabriel inside the city), San Gabriel Park (along the river east of downtown), and Inner Space Cavern (a show cave on the south side of the city west of I-35). The Garey Park system in southern Georgetown adds equestrian trails and additional river access. Georgetown was one of the first U.S. cities to power its grid with 100% renewable energy.
Things to Do in Georgetown Independent School District
- Historic Downtown Square & Williamson County Courthouse: The 1911 Williamson County Courthouse anchors a Victorian-era brick square with restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, and a year-round calendar of public events including the annual Red Poppy Festival each April.
- Lake Georgetown & Corps Parks: Lake Georgetown — a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the North San Gabriel River — supports boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Russell Park, Cedar Breaks Park, Jim Hogg Park, and the Goodwater Loop trail circle the lake.
- Blue Hole Park & San Gabriel River: Blue Hole Park is a swimming hole on the South San Gabriel River inside the city, with riverside trails and shaded picnic areas. San Gabriel Park along the river east of downtown adds soccer fields and a pavilion.
- Inner Space Cavern: A show cave on the south side of Georgetown west of Interstate 35, discovered in 1963 during construction of I-35 and open to the public for guided tours since 1966.
- Southwestern University: The first institution of higher learning in Texas (founded 1840), Southwestern University's campus on the north side of downtown features the Mood-Heritage Museum and hosts public lectures, performances, and Pirates athletics.
Major Employers in Georgetown Independent School District
- Georgetown Independent School District (Education): GISD is one of the largest employers in Georgetown, with administration at 507 East University Avenue and 13,988 students (2025-26).
- St. David's Georgetown Hospital (Healthcare): 118-bed acute-care hospital at 2000 Scenic Drive in Georgetown; part of the St. David's HealthCare system.
- Southwestern University (Higher Education): Chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1840 and described by the university as the first institution of higher learning in Texas; private liberal-arts university enrolling 1,434 students in fall 2025.
- City of Georgetown (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, headquartered downtown, serving an estimated 101,344 residents as of July 1, 2024.
- Baylor Scott & White Health (Healthcare): Operates outpatient clinics and urgent care in Georgetown along Williams Drive and SH-29 as departments of its Round Rock medical center.
Georgetown Independent School District Schools
Georgetown ISD serves 13,988 students (2025-26) across 22 campuses: 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools (Georgetown HS, East View HS, and Richarte HS), and alternative programs. A 12th elementary and a fifth middle school open in fall 2026, and a fourth comprehensive high school broke ground in October 2025.
School District: Georgetown ISD
Public Schools
- Frost Elementary
- Annie Purl Elementary
- Cooper Elementary
- Village Elementary
- Ford Elementary
- Pat Cooper Elementary
- Raye McCoy Elementary
- San Gabriel Elementary
- Forbes Middle
- Douglas Benold Middle
- James Tippit Middle
- George Wagner Middle
- Georgetown High School
- East View High School
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Georgetown ISD?
GISD serves 13,988 students (2025-26) across 22 campuses: 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools (Georgetown HS, East View HS, and Richarte HS), and alternative programs. A 12th elementary and a fifth middle school open in fall 2026, and a fourth comprehensive high school broke ground in October 2025 under the $649.5 million bond approved in May 2024.
What cities and neighborhoods are in Georgetown ISD?
GISD covers approximately 180.3 square miles entirely within Williamson County, serving the city of Georgetown and the smaller communities of Weir, Serenada, and Walburg. Master-planned communities include Wolf Ranch, Sun City Texas, Highland Village, Cimarron Hills, La Conterra, Berry Creek, and Rancho Sienna.
How is Georgetown ISD rated?
GISD earned a "C" overall TEA accountability rating, 76 out of 100, for 2024-25 — its third consecutive C, after 75 in 2022-23 and 73 in 2023-24. East View High School received a "C" overall rating for 2024-25.
Which Georgetown ISD high schools are there?
Two comprehensive high schools serve students — Georgetown HS at 2211 N Austin Ave (UIL 5A; mascot Eagles) and East View HS at 4490 East University Ave (UIL 6A; mascot Patriots; opened 2008) — alongside Richarte High School, the district's alternative high school. A fourth comprehensive high school broke ground in October 2025.
What is Georgetown known for?
Georgetown (estimated population 101,344 as of July 1, 2024) sits along I-35 about 30 miles north of Austin. It's known for the 1911 Williamson County Courthouse on the historic downtown Square, Lake Georgetown (a Corps of Engineers reservoir), Blue Hole Park on the San Gabriel River, Inner Space Cavern, Southwestern University (chartered 1840), and the annual Red Poppy Festival every April.
Where is the district headquartered?
Georgetown ISD administration is at 507 East University Avenue in Georgetown (78626). Superintendent: Dr. Devin Padavil.