Round Rock ISD vs Hutto ISD vs Georgetown ISD: A Buyer's Guide to Schools

For most of the families I work with in Round Rock, Hutto and Georgetown, the school district is one of the first filters we set. Here's a plain-English look at the three main districts, the latest state ratings, and the one mistake I see buyers make over and over.

The #1 mistake: assuming the city name is the school district

In Williamson County, your mailing address and your school district often don't match. Parts of Round Rock are zoned to Leander, Pflugerville or Hutto ISD. Parts of Georgetown are zoned to Jarrell, Liberty Hill or Leander ISD. Some Round Rock and Pflugerville neighborhoods sit right on a district line, so two homes on the same street can feed different schools.

Attendance zones also change as districts grow. Georgetown ISD, for example, went through a rezoning process for the 2026-27 school year. Before we write an offer, I verify the exact campuses with the district's school-finder tool and have you confirm with the district directly.

2026 state ratings at a glance

District	2026 TEA rating	2025	Quick take
Round Rock ISD	B (89)	B (87)	Large, established district. Most campuses rated A or B.
Georgetown ISD	B (80)	C (76)	Moved up to a B; still improving at a few campuses.
Hutto ISD	C (75)	C (76)	Fast-growing district building a second high school.

Ratings from the Texas Education Agency's A-F accountability system, released in August 2026. District ratings are an average; individual campuses vary a lot, so always look up the specific schools.

Round Rock ISD

Round Rock ISD is one of the largest districts in the area, with about 46,000 students and campuses across Round Rock, Cedar Park and northwest Austin. It earned a B with a score of 89 in 2026, and the district reports that nearly 78% of its campuses earned an A or B, with no campus rated below a D. It's also one of the lower-rate school districts in Williamson County, at $0.8931 per $100 for the 2025 tax year.

Good fit if: you want established neighborhoods, a wide choice of high school programs, and an easy commute to Dell, the Domain or north Austin.

Georgetown ISD

Georgetown ISD jumped from a C to a B in 2026 with a score of 80, after several years of C ratings. The district has said it's aiming for an A in 2027 and has put extra staff and resources into its lower-performing elementary schools. It's growing too, with new campuses planned on the north and west sides of town.

Good fit if: you love Georgetown's historic square and small-town feel, want newer neighborhoods like Wolf Ranch, or want more house for the money than central Round Rock.

Hutto ISD

Hutto ISD has earned a C for four straight years, scoring 75 in 2026. The district has said elementary test scores are rising and it expects ratings to improve as those students move up. It's also one of the fastest-growing districts around: it's converting its Ninth Grade Center into a second high school and adding new elementary campuses.

Good fit if: affordability and newer construction are high on your list, and you're comfortable doing campus-by-campus research. Some Hutto campuses rate well above the district average.

How I help families compare schools

1. Pick your must-haves first: commute, budget, school rating, lot size.
2. Look up the specific elementary, middle and high school for each home, not just the district.
3. Check each campus on TXschools.gov, the state's official report card.
4. Visit the campus or talk to parents in the neighborhood.
5. Run the full tax picture. School tax is the biggest line on your bill, and many newer neighborhoods also have a MUD. See my MUD and PID tax guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose a school outside my zone? Many districts allow transfers when there's space, but they're not guaranteed and rules change each year. Don't buy a home counting on a transfer.

Do schools affect resale value? Yes. Homes zoned to well-rated campuses tend to hold value and sell faster, even for buyers without kids.

Which district is the "best"? It depends on your child and your priorities. A B-rated district can have an A-rated campus down the street from you, and the reverse is true too.

School zoning and ratings change. Always verify attendance zones directly with the school district before you buy. Ratings are from the Texas Education Agency as of August 2026.