Side-by-side comparisons of every major school district in the Central Texas corridor — so your family can make the right call before you ever set foot in town.
San Marcos · ~8,100 students · 13 campuses — TEA Rating: C
✨ Highlights
📅 Enrollment Timeline — Open enrollment typically March–April for following year. Mid-year transfers accepted with documentation.
♿ Special Needs — Full special education services including ARD process support. Contact district for IEP transfer coordination.
🎖️ Military Note — District has experience with military family transfers. Flexible enrollment windows for PCS families.
New Braunfels · ~30,300 students · 36 campuses — TEA Rating: B
✨ Highlights
📅 Enrollment Timeline — Online enrollment opens February for following year. New resident enrollment accepted year-round.
♿ Special Needs — Robust special education department. Early childhood intervention programs available.
🎖️ Military Note — Largest district in the area. Strong community support for military families.
Kyle & Buda · ~25,000 students · 27 campuses — TEA Rating: B
✨ Highlights
📅 Enrollment Timeline — Online enrollment opens January. New family enrollment accepted year-round with proof of residency.
♿ Special Needs — Full special education services. Transition support available for incoming IEP students.
🎖️ Military Note — District is accustomed to rapid growth and new family onboarding. PCS families welcomed.
Wimberley · ~2,660 students · 4 campuses — TEA Rating: B
✨ Highlights
📅 Enrollment Timeline — Small district — contact registrar directly. Flexible for PCS families.
♿ Special Needs — Personalized special education support. Small size means more individualized attention.
🎖️ Military Note — Tight-knit community. Families report feeling welcomed quickly. Ideal for families wanting a small-town feel.
Need help choosing? Every family is different. Ian can help you match the right neighborhood — and the right school — to your children's needs and your commute to the installation.