Austin ISD Schools by Neighborhood: A Circle C Buyer's Field Guide
Jennifer Ferrara, Jennifer Ferrara, Sprout Realty, ERA Powered, Sprout Realty, ERA Powered, License 0736797, 347-510-6033
Quick Answer: Austin ISD serves all of Circle C (78739) and earns an 'A' from the TEA. The district is fed by one comprehensive high school (Bowie High School), with elementary and middle school assignments varying by address. Always verify the specific assignment through the AISD online boundary tool before writing an offer.
The AISD Structure
Austin ISD operates one comprehensive high school — Bowie High School — plus Gorzycki Middle School, Gorzycki Middle School, and a growing roster of elementary campuses (Clayton Elementary, Kiker Elementary, Mills Elementary, Mills, and Bear Creek). The district covers a large geographic footprint, so feeder assignments vary meaningfully by address.
Common Circle C Feeders
Most Circle C addresses feed into Kiker Elementary and Gorzycki Middle School, then to Bowie High School. Properties along the Hays/Travis line and the Slaughter Lane corridor may feed into different elementaries as boundaries shift.
What Makes AISD Different
AISD is one of the few SW Austin districts where the public option competes seriously with private schools on academic rigor. AP offerings, dual-credit pathways, FFA, and a strong arts program all sit inside the public system. For master-planned buyers used to budgeting $20K–$40K per child per year in private tuition, that's a real line-item swing.
The Resale Effect
AISD zoning is a measurable driver of resale value across all of 78739. Identical master-planned parcels outside the district line consistently trade at a discount of 10–20% versus comparable land inside AISD. Always verify the specific assignment before making any offer.
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