Homes for Sale in John B Connally High School

About Homes for Sale Zoned to John B. Connally High School

About John B. Connally High School

John B. Connally High School is part of Round Rock ISD, a district recognized statewide for academic excellence, innovative programming, and a deep community investment in public education. Named for the 39th Governor of Texas and former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Connally carries that legacy in its culture of high expectations and broad opportunity for every student on campus.

The school offers a curriculum built to serve a wide range of interests and goals. Career and Technical Education programs prepare students for both college and the workforce in fields spanning technology, health science, and business. Fine arts programming gives students serious outlets in band, choir, theater, and visual arts, with performance groups that regularly advance to regional and state-level competition. Athletics at Connally span the full range of UIL sports, and the campus competes in District 13-5A with teams that consistently bring energy and school pride to the community.

Beyond the classroom, Round Rock ISD's district-wide commitment to dual credit, advanced coursework, and college readiness programming means Connally students arrive at graduation with real options. The district invests heavily in support services and teacher recruitment, and that investment shows in the quality of the daily experience students receive on campus.

TEA School Performance Data (2025)

The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how John B Connally High School performed in the most recent evaluation.

TEA Distinctions Earned (7 of 7): ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Academic Progress, Closing the Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness. Distinction designations recognize outstanding achievement in specific areas beyond the overall rating.

Rating History

TEA accountability ratings from 2019 to 2025. Ratings were suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.

Neighborhoods Zoned to John B. Connally High School

The Connally attendance zone covers a productive swath of northeast Travis County that includes some of the more established residential communities in the Pflugerville corridor. This part of the Austin metro developed steadily over the past two decades, and the housing stock reflects that growth, with a mix of traditional single-family homes in quiet cul-de-sacs, larger two-story builds on generous lots, and more recent construction that brought updated floor plans and energy-efficient features to the area.

Wells Branch is one of the more distinctive communities in this zone, a master-planned neighborhood with its own parks, hike-and-bike trails, a recreation center, and a strong sense of local identity. Homes here range from well-maintained older builds to thoughtfully updated properties with modern finishes. The neighborhood's mature tree cover and green spaces give it a character that newer subdivisions are still growing into.

Throughout the zone, buyers find neighborhoods that offer quick access to SH 130, US 183, and Howard Lane, making commutes into Austin or out toward Round Rock and Manor genuinely manageable. The area sits close to the tech corridors along the 183 Tech Ridge stretch, making it a practical choice for buyers who work in that part of the city without wanting to live right in the middle of it.

Because attendance boundaries in growing districts can shift between school years, the best practice is to verify that a specific address falls within the Connally zone through Round Rock ISD's boundary lookup tool before finalizing a purchase decision based on school assignment.

School Feeder Pattern

Choosing a home with school-age children means you are picking a K-12 path, not just a high school. Understanding the full feeder pattern for Round Rock ISD helps you evaluate the complete educational journey your household will experience in this zone.

At the middle school level, C.D. Fulkes Middle School and Hopewell Middle School are the primary campuses that prepare students for Connally. Both carry Round Rock ISD's emphasis on rigorous academic preparation and broad extracurricular opportunity, so students generally arrive at Connally with a solid foundation and a familiarity with the district's high standards.

At the elementary level, several Round Rock ISD campuses contribute to the pipeline. Parmer Lane Elementary and Wells Branch Elementary are among the schools that feed into the middle school campuses serving Connally. Each of these elementary schools reflects the district's commitment to building strong academic habits early, and parents consistently note the approachable campus culture across Round Rock ISD's northeast Travis County schools.

One practical note for buyers: always confirm current attendance boundaries directly with Round Rock ISD before closing. Boundary adjustments happen periodically in fast-growing parts of the metro, and a quick check ensures your address maps to exactly the schools you expect.

Community and Lifestyle

Living in the Connally zone puts you in one of the most accessible corners of the Austin metro. SH 130 runs along the eastern edge of the zone, connecting you north toward Round Rock and Georgetown or south toward Buda and San Marcos without touching the congestion of I-35. US 183 gives a direct route into central Austin, and the proximity to major interchanges means even longer drives to the Hill Country or the lake towns to the west feel less like a commitment.

Pflugerville's amenities are close at hand, including Lake Pflugerville, a popular spot for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The city has built out its parks and recreation infrastructure substantially, and residents in the Connally zone benefit from that investment. Stone Hill Town Center and the Pflugerville Crossing area bring grocery stores, dining, and retail within a short drive, and the options continue to expand as the corridor grows.

The northeast Austin stretch along US 183 adds another layer of convenience, with a dense mix of restaurants, entertainment, and shopping that serves the communities on both sides of the Travis-Williamson County line. Domain Northside is roughly 20 minutes west for buyers who want access to upscale retail and Austin's live music and dining scene without living in the thick of it.

Outdoor recreation is genuinely within reach. Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, one of Austin's larger municipal parks, features mountain biking trails, hiking paths, and open green space that draws residents from across northeast Austin. For longer weekend adventures, the Highland Lakes region, including Lago Vista and Lakeway, is a reasonable drive west for time on the water.

If you are exploring Austin area homes for sale with school quality as a priority, the Connally zone offers a compelling combination of district reputation, community amenities, and housing variety. Neuhaus Realty Group knows this market well and can help you identify properties that match your school zone requirements and your lifestyle goals.