Ed Neuhaus 
Round Rock ISD’s North Side Has Two Big High Schools Worth Knowing
Stony Point High School pulled a B rating with an 88 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA report. Cedar Ridge High School is right there with it, also a B, scoring 87 out of 100. One point separates them. Both sit in Round Rock ISD, both serve the northern corridor of the district, and both draw from neighborhoods where the median listing price is $349,000. So how do you choose between two schools that are, on paper, almost identical?
I have been helping buyers navigate the Round Rock ISD landscape for years, and Cedar Ridge vs Stony Point is one of the most common comparisons I get. These are large campuses (2,700 students at Cedar Ridge, 2,497 at Stony Point) in a district that consistently ranks among the best in Central Texas. The fact that both campuses earned all 7 TEA distinctions tells you the academic foundation here is strong. But the details under the hood reveal some genuinely meaningful differences.
Cedar Ridge vs Stony Point: Quick Comparison
| Cedar Ridge High School | Stony Point High School | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | B (87/100) | B (88/100) |
| Enrollment | 2,700 students | 2,497 students |
| Grades | 9 – 12 | 9 – 12 |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| Median Home Price | $349,000 | $349,000 |
| TEA Distinctions | 7 of 7 | 7 of 7 |
TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across multiple performance domains. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle.
| Performance Metric | Cedar Ridge High School | Stony Point High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | B (87/100) | B (88/100) |
| Student Achievement | A (90/100) | B (88/100) |
| School Progress | B (83/100) | B (82/100) |
| Academic Growth | D (67/100) | D (62/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | C (79/100) | B (89/100) |
| Enrollment | 2,700 students (9-12) | 2,497 students (9-12) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| English Learners | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| TEA Distinctions | 7 of 7 earned | 7 of 7 earned |
Ok so the overall scores are practically a coin flip, but look at the domain breakdown. Cedar Ridge edges ahead in Student Achievement with an A rating of 90, the only A either school earned. Stony Point comes back strong in Closing the Gaps with a B at 89 compared to Cedar Ridge’s C at 79. That 10 point gap in Closing the Gaps is actually the biggest difference between these two schools in any category.
Both schools share an uncomfortable D in Academic Growth (67 and 62 respectively), which measures how much students improve year over year. That is not unusual for large high schools with diverse student bodies, but it is worth noting. The good news is that both campuses still earned all 7 TEA distinctions, which means they are excelling in specific subject areas and programs even where the aggregate growth numbers dip.
For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, including rating history and all distinctions, visit the Cedar Ridge High School page or the Stony Point High School page.
Cedar Ridge: Student Achievement Leader with 2,700 Strong
Cedar Ridge is the larger of the two campuses and its Student Achievement score of 90 (an A) is the standout number in this comparison. That score reflects how students are performing on state assessments relative to the standards, and an A in that domain from a campus with 2,700 students and 31.9% economically disadvantaged population is genuinely impressive. This is not a small, selective magnet school pulling those numbers. This is a large comprehensive high school in a growing suburban district doing it at scale.
The campus sits in the northern part of Round Rock and draws from neighborhoods along the I-35 corridor heading toward Georgetown. The surrounding area has seen steady residential growth over the past decade, with a mix of established subdivisions and newer construction keeping the housing stock varied. Round Rock ISD invests heavily in its high schools, and Cedar Ridge benefits from AP coursework, dual enrollment options, competitive athletics, and career and technical education pathways that give students real choices about their post graduation plans.
If you are the kind of buyer who prioritizes raw academic performance metrics, Cedar Ridge’s Student Achievement A is the number that should catch your eye.
Stony Point: Closing the Gaps Champion
Stony Point’s B rating of 89 in Closing the Gaps tells you something important about this campus. That domain measures how well a school is serving all student groups, not just the top performers. A B at 89 in Closing the Gaps from a campus where 33.3% of students are economically disadvantaged and 12.4% are English learners is a strong signal that Stony Point is doing meaningful work across its entire student body.
The campus is slightly smaller than Cedar Ridge at 2,497 students, which in the world of Round Rock ISD high schools still counts as a large school. Stony Point has earned its own reputation within the district for athletics, fine arts, and a student culture that balances competitiveness with community. The neighborhoods feeding into Stony Point extend into the northern reaches of the district, with many homes in the Round Rock and Pflugerville corridor.
The Neighborhoods
Both Cedar Ridge and Stony Point zones sit in the same $349,000 median price range, which makes this comparison particularly useful for buyers on a specific budget. The neighborhoods here are quintessential north Austin suburban: stone and brick facades, community pools, neighborhood parks, and relatively easy access to I-35, SH 45, and the 183 toll road.
Round Rock proper offers the most concentrated housing inventory for both zones, with established neighborhoods offering mature landscaping and newer builds offering modern floor plans. Pflugerville to the south and Georgetown to the north provide additional inventory in the same general price corridor.
Browse all homes zoned to Cedar Ridge or homes zoned to Stony Point.
Which School Fits You?
This is about as close as two high schools can get on paper. Same district, same price, same overall letter grade, same distinctions. But the domain scores reveal different strengths.
You might lean toward Cedar Ridge if:
- Student Achievement scores matter most to you (A at 90, the highest individual domain score between both schools)
- You want the largest possible campus with maximum course offerings and extracurricular options
- Proximity to the I-35 corridor toward Georgetown fits your commute
You might lean toward Stony Point if:
- Closing the Gaps performance (B at 89) signals the kind of inclusive academic environment you want for your student
- A slightly smaller campus at 2,497 students appeals to you
- You prefer the Pflugerville side of the district
Honestly? You cannot go wrong here. Both schools are B rated in Round Rock ISD, both earned all 7 distinctions, and both sit in the same price range. If I had to pick one metric that tips the scale, it is Cedar Ridge’s A in Student Achievement. But Stony Point’s Closing the Gaps score of 89 is nothing to overlook, especially if equity of outcomes across all student groups matters to you (and I think it should).
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