Schools & Hutto ISD
Hutto Independent School District serves the entire city and operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and a high school campus with a dedicated 9th Grade Center. The district earned a C rating (score of 76) on the most recent Texas state accountability assessment but jumped 84 slots in state rankings — a clear trajectory of improvement.
Elementary Schools
Hutto ISD operates 8 elementary schools serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Campus assignments are based on home address, and attendance boundaries can shift as new schools open. Some of the more well-known campuses include Hutto Elementary (the original campus), Ray Elementary (which serves the Brooklands area and is walkable from that community), and Nadine Johnson Elementary.
Veterans' Hill Elementary and Hutto Elementary are both rated 7/10 (Above Average) by GreatSchools. An additional elementary school (Elementary #9) is planned within the Flora community for a 2028 opening on a 17.3-acre site, with capacity for 800+ students. The dual language (DALE) program is offered at six of eight elementary campuses.
Middle Schools
Hutto ISD has 3 middle schools serving grades 6 through 8: Farley Middle School, Gus Almquist Middle School, and Hutto Middle School. Farley Middle is notably walkable from the Brooklands neighborhood.
High Schools
A dedicated 9th Grade Center serves all freshmen, with Hutto High School covering grades 10–12. The high school offers athletics, fine arts, career and technical education programs, and dual-credit college courses. The campus has undergone expansion to accommodate the growing student body, and a second comprehensive high school is under construction with completion planned for 2027.
What Families Should Know
Hutto ISD is a district in motion. Rapid population growth means the district is continually adding capacity, hiring teachers, and adjusting attendance boundaries. For families moving to Hutto, this means two things:
- Verify current school zoning for any home you are considering, because boundaries may have changed since online maps were last updated.
- Understand the trajectory. The district's investment in new campuses and programs reflects a commitment to improving educational outcomes as the community grows. Hutto ISD jumped 84 slots in state rankings and was recognized as a 2025 Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.
Schools by Neighborhood (Verified)
| Neighborhood | Elementary | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek | Ray Elementary | Farley Middle | Hutto High |
| Riverwalk | Ray Elementary | Farley Middle | Hutto High |
| Brooklands | Ray Elementary (walk) | Farley Middle (walk) | Hutto High |
| Lookout at Brushy Creek | Ray Elementary | Hutto Middle | Hutto High |
| Carmel Creek | Ray Elementary | Hutto Middle | Hutto High |
| Flora | Elementary #9 (2028) | Hutto ISD MS | Hutto ISD HS |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools does Hutto ISD have?
Hutto ISD operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and one comprehensive high school with a dedicated 9th Grade Center. A second comprehensive high school is under construction with a planned 2027 opening, and Elementary #9 is planned within the Flora community for Summer 2028.
What is the rating of Hutto ISD?
Hutto ISD earned a C rating (score of 76) on the most recent Texas state accountability assessment. Veterans' Hill Elementary and Hutto Elementary are both rated 7/10 (Above Average) by GreatSchools. The district jumped 84 slots in state rankings, reflecting a trajectory of improvement.
Does Hutto ISD have a dual language program?
Yes — the dual language (DALE) program is offered at six of eight elementary campuses in Hutto ISD.
Which Hutto neighborhoods are walkable to schools?
Brooklands is walkable to both Ray Elementary and Farley Middle School. Cross Creek and Riverwalk also feed into Ray Elementary and Farley Middle.
When does the new Hutto high school open?
A second comprehensive high school is under construction in Hutto ISD with a planned 2027 opening, designed to relieve capacity at the existing Hutto High School campus.
Has Hutto ISD won any awards?
Hutto ISD was recognized as a 2025 Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.
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