Round Rock vs Stony Point High School: A vs B in Round Rock ISD

Round Rock High Scored a 95. Stony Point Scored an 88. Here Is What That Means for Buyers.

Round Rock High School posted an A rating with a 95 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability report, making it one of the highest performing high schools in the greater Austin area. Stony Point High School earned a B with an 88. Both are in Round Rock ISD, both are large campuses, and both sit within about two and a half miles of each other in the heart of the district. But the 7 point gap, combined with a nearly $200,000 difference in median home prices, makes this one of the most interesting high school comparisons north of Austin.

I have been working the Round Rock market for 19 years and this matchup comes up in conversation probably once a week. Buyers see the A rating on Round Rock High and immediately gravitate toward that zone. But then they look at the homes available near Stony Point at $399,000 compared to $592,000 near Round Rock High, and the calculation gets more complicated.

So lets unpack what actually separates these two campuses, because the answer is more nuanced than the letter grades suggest.

Round Rock vs Stony Point: Quick Comparison

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.

Round Rock High swept all five TEA domains with an A. That is elite level performance for a campus of 3,812 students. The school also earned 2 of 7 TEA distinctions, which further separates it from Stony Point. But here is the thing: an 88 from Stony Point is a genuinely strong B, especially considering 38.9% of its students are economically disadvantaged (compared to 25.5% at Round Rock High). Stony Point is doing impressive work given its student demographics.

For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, visit the Round Rock High School school page or the Stony Point High School school page.

Round Rock High School: The District Flagship

Round Rock High is the original high school in Round Rock ISD and it still operates like the flagship. At 3,812 students, it is massive, and that size brings advantages: more AP courses, more extracurricular options, more athletics programs, and more specialized electives than smaller campuses can offer. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the Austin metro area, and a 95 out of 100 puts it in rare company statewide.

The neighborhoods feeding Round Rock High include some of the most established and desirable in the district. Old Round Rock, the historic downtown district, and the neighborhoods near Sam Bass Road all fall within this zone. The $592,000 median reflects both the school reputation and the charm of these older, more centrally located neighborhoods. You are paying for walkability to Main Street Round Rock, mature tree canopy, and a sense of place that newer developments cannot replicate.

I have sold homes in the Round Rock High zone to buyers who specifically wanted this school and nothing else. That kind of demand keeps prices elevated.

Stony Point High School: Strong Performance, Better Value

Stony Point has always lived in Round Rock High’s shadow, and I think that is unfair. An 88 out of 100 is a strong B by any measure, and the campus offers excellent programs in its own right. At 2,497 students it is still large enough to support a wide range of AP courses and extracurriculars, but not so large that students get lost.

The neighborhoods in the Stony Point zone tend to be newer developments north of the traditional Round Rock core. The $399,000 median makes this one of the most affordable high school zones in Round Rock ISD with a B or better rating. For buyers who want Round Rock ISD quality without the premium price tag, Stony Point deserves serious consideration.

The Neighborhoods

Round Rock High’s zone covers the heart of old Round Rock, including downtown, the neighborhoods along McNeil Road, and areas near the intersection of I-35 and Hwy 79. These are established neighborhoods with character. Stony Point’s zone extends further north toward the newer developments near University Boulevard and the Tech Ridge area. The housing is newer, the lots are standard suburban, and the community amenities (pools, trails, parks) are built into the master plans.

The $193,000 price gap between these zones is one of the largest in any Round Rock ISD high school comparison. That is a significant amount of money, and for an 88 vs a 95, many buyers find the value case for Stony Point compelling.

Browse all homes zoned to Round Rock High School or homes zoned to Stony Point High School.

Which School Fits You?

You might lean toward Round Rock High if:

• A 95/100 TEA score and A rating are non-negotiable for you
• You want the largest possible selection of AP and extracurricular programs
• You prefer established, walkable neighborhoods near downtown Round Rock
• A $592,000 median is within your comfortable range

You might lean toward Stony Point if:

• A strong B (88/100) provides plenty of confidence in school quality
• You want to save nearly $200,000 on the median home price
• Newer construction with modern community amenities appeals to you

Here is my honest take after 19 years of selling homes in both zones: Round Rock High is outstanding and deserves its reputation. But Stony Point at $399,000? That is one of the best value plays in all of Round Rock ISD. An 88 is not a consolation prize. It is a legitimately strong school at a price point that lets you keep money in the bank for everything else life throws at you.

Ready to Find Your Home?

Round Rock ISD has some of the strongest schools in the Austin area, and picking between these two high school zones is a big decision. I have been navigating these boundaries for over 19 years and I know exactly what each zone looks like on the ground. Lets sit down, look at the map together, and find the right neighborhood for you.

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