6.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Hutto, Texas

10 schools in the directory · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 10

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (10): 6.5/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Hutto are Howard Norman EL (8.1/10), Nadine Johnson EL (8.1/10), and Hutto Middle (7.4/10), among 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

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6.5

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6.5

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serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Nadine Johnson EL

Rates 8.1/10 despite 41% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hutto public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Hutto EL

STAAR proficiency rose +5.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hutto public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Hutto

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (10 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Howard Norman EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	88th
2	Nadine Johnson EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	88th
3	Hutto Middle	7.4 / 10	Middle	+0.8	73th
4	Benjamin Doc Kerley EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	56th
5	Hutto Ninth Grade Center	6.7 / 10	Other	-0.1	56th
6	Cottonwood Creek EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	51th
7	Farley Middle	6.4 / 10	Middle	-0.1	48th
8	Ray EL	6.0 / 10	Elementary	-0.9	39th
9	Hutto EL	4.8 / 10	Elementary	-1.3	15th
10	Hutto H S	4.3 / 10	High	-2.0	9th

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About Schools in Hutto, Texas

Hutto, Texas is home to 10 schools, including 10 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 10 public schools in this comparison average 6.5 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Howard Norman EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

Hutto is served by 1 school district: HUTTO ISD. These districts collectively serve 10,035 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Nadine Johnson EL 568 students · Pre-K–5th	568	Pre-K–5th	8.1
2	Howard Norman EL 570 students · Pre-K–5th	570	Pre-K–5th	8.1
3	Benjamin Doc Kerley EL 765 students · Pre-K–5th	765	Pre-K–5th	6.7
4	Cottonwood Creek EL 812 students · Pre-K–5th	812	Pre-K–5th	6.5
5	Ray EL 706 students · Pre-K–5th	706	Pre-K–5th	6.0
6	Hutto EL 828 students · Pre-K–5th	828	Pre-K–5th	4.8

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hutto Middle 1,233 students · 6th–8th	1,233	6th–8th	7.4
2	Farley Middle 983 students · 6th–8th	983	6th–8th	6.4

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hutto H S 2,133 students · 9th–12th	2,133	9th–12th	4.3

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hutto Ninth Grade Center 765 students · 9th–9th	765	9th–9th	6.7

Schools in Hutto

Hutto, Texas · 10 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 1
Other: 1

Resources

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School District

HUTTO ISD

14 schools · 10,035 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Hutto, Texas

How many schools are in Hutto, Texas?

Hutto has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Hutto, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Hutto is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Hutto, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Hutto on MySchoolScout is Howard Norman EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Hutto, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Hutto on MySchoolScout is Howard Norman EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Hutto, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Hutto on MySchoolScout is Hutto Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in Hutto, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Hutto on MySchoolScout is Hutto H S with a composite score of 4.3/10.

How many school districts serve Hutto, Texas?

Hutto is served by 1 school district: Hutto ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hutto, Texas?

Among 10 public schools in Hutto that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hutto, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.