Ed Neuhaus 
Round Rock High Scored a 95. Vista Ridge Scored a 93. A Cross District High School Battle Worth Understanding.
Round Rock High School in Round Rock ISD earned a 95 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Vista Ridge High School in Leander ISD, about four miles west, scored a 93. Both are A rated. Both are large, comprehensive high schools serving the north Austin corridor. And buyers shopping the 78681 and 78613 zip codes regularly find themselves comparing homes across the Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD district boundary without realizing which district they are in.
The TEA gap is just two points, so this is not a case of one school blowing the other away. But the domain scores reveal some interesting differences, and the median home prices are different enough ($592,000 for Round Rock HS versus $539,312 for Vista Ridge) to matter for some budgets. Lets look at what the data actually says.
Vista Ridge vs Round Rock: Quick Comparison
| Vista Ridge High School | Round Rock High School | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | A (93/100) | A (95/100) |
| Enrollment | 2,478 students | 3,812 students |
| Grades | 09 – 12 | 09 – 12 |
| District | Leander ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| Median Home Price | $539,312 | $592,000 |
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 | Vista Ridge High School | Round Rock High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | A (93/100) | A (95/100) |
| Student Achievement | A (93/100) | A (95/100) |
| School Progress | B (81/100) | B (89/100) |
| Academic Growth | C (75/100) | C (77/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | B (81/100) | B (89/100) |
| Enrollment | 2,478 students (09 – 12) | 3,812 students (09 – 12) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 10.3% | 13.3% |
| English Learners | 8.6% | 7.1% |
| TEA Distinctions | 1 of 7 earned | 5 of 7 earned |
Round Rock High School holds the edge in every domain. The most significant gap is in School Progress and Closing the Gaps, where Round Rock scored 89 in both compared to Vista Ridge at 81 in both. That 8 point spread in the growth and equity domains is meaningful. It tells you Round Rock HS is not just scoring well on raw achievement, it is effectively pushing students forward and reaching every subgroup.
The distinction count is telling too. Round Rock earned 5 of 7 TEA distinctions. Vista Ridge earned 1. For two A rated schools, that is a significant difference in how broadly each campus excels.
Both schools have surprisingly similar Academic Growth scores (C at 75 for Vista Ridge, C at 77 for Round Rock), which is the one domain where neither school is particularly strong. But at the A level overall, that C in growth is a minor blemish on otherwise outstanding profiles.
For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, visit the Vista Ridge High School page or the Round Rock High School page.
Round Rock High School: The Established Powerhouse
Round Rock High is one of the largest and most established high schools in the metro at 3,812 students. The campus has decades of history, a strong athletics program, extensive AP and dual credit offerings, and the kind of institutional depth that only comes with size and tradition. A 95 overall with 5 TEA distinctions puts it in the upper tier of all Texas high schools.
The $592,000 median home price reflects the quality of the neighborhoods in the Round Rock HS zone, which include some of the most established and sought after addresses in Round Rock ISD.
Vista Ridge High School: Leander ISD’s Strong Contender
Vista Ridge serves the Cedar Park and northwest Leander ISD corridor. At 2,478 students, it is a large school but about a third smaller than Round Rock HS. The A at 93 is excellent, and the campus has built a strong reputation since opening. The 1 TEA distinction earned in 2025 is lower than expected for an A rated school, but the overall performance profile is very strong.
The $539,312 median represents about $53K less than the Round Rock HS zone. For buyers who want an A rated high school at a slightly lower price point, Vista Ridge delivers strong value in a different school district.
The Neighborhoods
Round Rock HS draws from the central and western parts of Round Rock. Vista Ridge draws from Cedar Park and the surrounding Leander ISD communities. Both areas have strong suburban infrastructure, good access to employment corridors, and the amenities that growing communities provide.
Browse all homes zoned to Vista Ridge High School or homes zoned to Round Rock High School.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Round Rock HS if:
- You want the highest TEA score (95) and the most TEA distinctions (5 of 7)
- A larger school with more programming depth appeals to you
- You prefer Round Rock ISD specifically
You might lean toward Vista Ridge if:
- A slightly lower entry point ($539K vs $592K) matters
- You prefer Leander ISD and the Cedar Park corridor
- A slightly smaller campus (2,478 vs 3,812) is important to you
Both are A rated, both are excellent. Round Rock HS has the edge on distinctions and domain scores. Vista Ridge has the edge on price and campus size. You really cannot go wrong here.
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