Dripping Springs Independent School District is a public school district based in the northwest portion of Hays County , Texas , United States , serving approximately 8,000 students.
15-457: In addition to Dripping Springs , the district serves Driftwood and the village of Bear Creek and rural areas in northwestern Hays County . A small portion of southwestern Travis County also lies within the district. Formal public education in Dripping Springs began in 1876. After being superseded during the 1880s by a private Baptist boarding school, it was reestablished in 1890 with
30-546: A family was $ 61,875. Males had a median income of $ 51,307 versus $ 39,798 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 28,482. About 5.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. Dripping Springs is part of the Sustainable Places Project, an initiative to help Dripping Springs and other Central Texas cities create livable places that reflect community goals as
45-523: A fifth elementary school, Cypress Springs Elementary, which opened in August 2021. Dripping Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school consisting of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The enrollment is approximately 2,300 students. Dripping Springs, Texas Dripping Springs is a city in Hays County , Texas , United States. The population was 4,650 at the 2020 census . Dripping Springs
60-525: Is in northern Hays County on U.S. Route 290 , which leads east 23 miles (37 km) to Austin and west 24 miles (39 km) to Johnson City . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10.0 km ), all land. Most of the city drains southwest to Onion Creek , an east-flowing tributary of the Colorado River . The town bills itself as
75-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
90-617: The "Gateway to the Hill Country," referring to the 25-county region known as the Texas Hill Country . The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Dripping Springs has a humid subtropical climate , Cfa on climate maps. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 4,650 people, 1,833 households, and 1,278 families residing in
105-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
120-473: The boundary approximately following the county line. In August 2017, two new schools were opened – a second middle school and a fourth elementary school. These schools, Sycamore Springs Middle School (Recently a YouTube meme) and Sycamore Springs Elementary , are connected but function separately. A bond approved by voters in May 2018 increased the capacity of Dripping Springs High School to 2,500 students and added
135-401: The cities grow. An HEB grocery store and Home Depot are located near the junction of U.S. Highway 290 and RR 12. Dripping Springs is also the wedding capital of Texas and a tourist spot. The town and surrounding area is recognized as a brewery, distillery, and winery destination. In 2014, Dripping Springs began to attract a new breed of tourists when it was named a Dark Sky Community,
150-462: The city. As of the census of 2010, 1,788 people, 662 households, and 455 families resided in the town. The population density was 468.7 inhabitants per square mile (181.0/km ). The 723 housing units averaged 176.8 per square mile (68.3/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 81.50% White, 0.90% African American, 1.30% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 16.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 29.10% of
165-603: The first in Texas. The International Dark-Sky Association made the designation in recognition of the town's 2011 lighting ordinance that reduced outdoor lighting to a minimum. On the last weekend of March, Dripping Springs now hosts annual Dark Sky festivals drawing thousands of Astro-tourists. The city is served by the Dripping Springs Independent School District . The city has one high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools. The district
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#1733086005990180-418: The population. Of the 662 households, 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were not families. About 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69, and the medium family size
195-718: The school continuing to be operated by the Baptist Church. In 1921 the Baptists deeded the school to the state. In 1940 citizens voted to consolidate the Dripping Springs Public School System with 14 other small districts in the area, including the Lake Travis district, after which the district became accredited for the first time and a program of building new schools began in 1949. In 1981, Lake Travis Independent School District split from Dripping Springs , with
210-420: Was 3.23. In the town, the population was distributed as 30.3% under the age of 19, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 55,288, and the median income for
225-552: Was reclassified as 6A in 2022. Private schools include Appamada School (K-12), Acton Academy (K-5), and AESA Prep Academy (K-12). The area is also served by the Pinnacle Campus of Austin Community College . A fictionalized version of Dripping Springs, TX is the home of DC Comics' character Jinny Hex from the superhero team Young Justice . Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
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