Ed 
Buying Near Georgetown? How East View and Granger Compare
I get asked about East View High School and Granger High School more than you would think. East View is in Georgetown ISD and Granger is in Granger ISD, a small single-campus district just east in Williamson County. TEA gave East View a C and Granger a D in 2025 (Texas Tribune, Texas Tribune). Lets dig in.
I have shown homes in both zones for years. The neighborhoods have their own personality, the price points are very different, and the day to day experience at each campus is its own thing. That matters more than most buyers expect when they first start their search.
Below, I will break down the TEA performance data, walk through the neighborhoods zoned to each campus, and give you my honest take on which school zone fits different types of buyers. If you want the deep dive on either campus individually, check out the East View High School school page or the Granger High School school page.
East View High School vs Granger High School: Quick Comparison
| East View High School | Granger High School | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating (2025) | C | D |
| Enrollment | ~2,255 students | ~188 students (9-12) |
| Grades | 09 – 12 | K-12 campus (HS grades 9-12) |
| District | Georgetown ISD | Granger ISD |
| Median Home Price (trailing 12 mo) | ~$515,000 (78628) | ~$260,000 (Granger) |
TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle.
| Performance Metric | East View High School | Granger High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | C | D |
| Student Achievement | C | C |
| School Progress | C | D |
| Closing the Gaps | C | F |
| Enrollment | ~2,255 (09 – 12) | ~188 (09 – 12) |
The biggest gap is in Closing the Gaps, where East View earned a C and Granger received an F. That tells you something about how the two campuses are serving their full student populations, and it is the kind of detail buyers should weigh alongside the headline letter grade.
For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, including rating history, visit the East View High School school page or the Granger High School school page.
East View High School: What the Numbers Say (and What They Don’t)
East View High School is one of Georgetown ISD’s larger campuses, serving students from some of the most active and sought-after communities in Williamson County. As Georgetown has grown into one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, East View has expanded its academic programs, athletic achievements, and extracurricular opportunities to match.
With a C rating from TEA, East View sits in the middle tier of Georgetown ISD campuses. The campus has been steady in recent years and earned C marks across all three accountability domains.
The school draws from neighborhoods including Wolf Ranch and Parkside at Mayfield Ranch (Georgetown ISD portion), among others on the south and west sides of Georgetown (Wolf Ranch by Hillwood). The surrounding neighborhoods offer a range of housing options at a wide spread of price points.
I have spent a good amount of time in this part of town, and East View is one of those campuses where you can feel the community investment the moment you drive through the neighborhood. The area is still evolving and there is real opportunity for buyers who want to get in before prices catch up.
East View enrolls roughly 2,255 students, making it one of the larger campuses in Georgetown ISD (Texas Tribune). Larger schools can offer more programs, more extracurricular options, and a broader social experience. The tradeoff is that the campus can feel busier, but Georgetown ISD has invested in making sure its bigger campuses still run efficiently.
Granger High School: A Closer Look at This Granger ISD Campus
Granger High School is the high school portion of Granger School, a single K-12 campus that is the only school in Granger ISD (Texas Tribune). The Granger area sits in eastern Williamson County and blends rural Texas character with a tight-knit small-town feel.
Granger earned a D on its 2025 TEA accountability rating, with an F in Closing the Gaps. That is below where most buyers would like to see it, and I will not sugarcoat that. But TEA scores are one lens, and the campus has aspects that do not show up in a spreadsheet.
Granger ISD is a small district drawing primarily from the town of Granger and surrounding rural parts of eastern Williamson County. It does not include neighborhoods in Georgetown or Round Rock proper.
Buyers sometimes overlook campuses with lower TEA scores, but there is usually more to the story. If you are looking at homes in this zone, I would recommend visiting the campus and talking to people in the neighborhood before drawing conclusions from a number alone.
The Neighborhoods
There is a real price difference between these two zones. The East View zone in the 78628 ZIP runs around a $515,000 median over the trailing 12 months in our MLS data, while Granger comes in much lower at around $260,000. That gap reflects how different the two markets are. East View pulls from newer master-planned communities like Wolf Ranch. Granger is small-town rural Williamson County, with older housing stock and smaller-acreage homesteads. Property tax rates also differ because the districts and city/county combinations are different, so confirm the rate on any specific address.
One thing I always tell buyers: look at the neighborhood on a Saturday morning, not just a Tuesday at 2pm. You want to see who is walking dogs, who is out running, whether the parks are being used. That tells you more about the community than any listing description ever will. And yes, school zones affect resale value. That is just reality in this market.
Browse all homes zoned to East View High School or homes zoned to Granger High School.
Which School Fits You?
Every buyer has a different set of priorities. Here is how I would think about it.
You might lean toward East View High School if:
- TEA scores are a top priority and you want the higher rated campus
- You want access to newer master-planned communities like Wolf Ranch
- You want to stay inside Georgetown ISD and the city of Georgetown
You might lean toward Granger High School if:
- You want a much lower price point and a rural, small-town setting
- You value a tiny K-12 campus where every student is known by name
Both campuses have their strengths, and the right choice depends on your priorities. If I were buying in this area, I would look closely at the neighborhood walkability and what your daily commute looks like from each zone. The TEA scores matter, but they are not the whole story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Find Your Home?
If you are weighing the East View zone against the Granger zone (or anywhere else in the Austin area), I would love to help you figure it out. I have been doing this for over 19 years and have helped buyers navigate school zone decisions more times than I can count. And honestly, this is one of my favorite conversations to have because it is never just about a school. It is about how you want your mornings to feel, where you will grab coffee, and whether your commute makes you want to scream or not.
Lets grab a coffee, walk through your priorities, and find the neighborhood that actually fits your life. No pressure, no pitch, just honest guidance from someone who knows these neighborhoods inside and out. Be safe, be good, and be nice to people.
