Original Research by School Decision on New 6th H S - Pearson Ranch
New 6th High School at Pearson Ranch does not appear to be operational. The school's record shows it as inactive, and no enrollment data, test results, staffing information, or other operational metrics are available. The campus sits within Round Rock Independent School District, which serves a rapidly expanding suburban area north of Austin characterized by major corporate employment, substantial residential growth, and an engaged local tax base.
Because this school is not presently open, a parent or resident considering Round Rock ISD should know the broader district context. The district recently passed three of four bond propositions totaling a major infrastructure investment, funding repairs to aging HVAC, roofing, electrical and plumbing systems, plus technology upgrades and a new Career and Technical Education facility. A fourth proposition for a new stadium and multi-use facility did not pass. These investments shape facility condition across the district for years ahead.
Round Rock itself is one of the fastest-growing communities in Texas. The city's economy centers on Dell Technologies, which maintains its global headquarters here, alongside manufacturers and health care systems. Residentially, the area has expanded from a historic downtown core into large subdivisions. New single-family housing growth in the district is concentrated in the Redbud, Double File Trail, and Fern Bluff Elementary attendance zones. A major mixed-use development called The District, at I-35 and State Highway 45, broke ground in early 2025 with plans for multifamily units, retail, and office space, paired with a significant city infrastructure investment. Regional growth is also being driven by the Samsung plant nearby in Taylor.
The district adopted the state's Bluebonnet Learning math curriculum for elementary and middle grades but declined to adopt the Bluebonnet Reading and Language Arts curriculum, which includes Bible- and Christianity-based content. Parents have debated curriculum choices in recent school board meetings; the district formed a committee to study alternative materials.
On the tax side, Round Rock ISD lowered its property tax rate in its most recent budget cycle and passed a balanced budget for 2024-25 that overcame a previously projected shortfall. This has implications for families considering whether to buy or rent in the area. Housing values in the zip code are above the state benchmark, and median household income in the region is higher than national figures, reflecting a relatively affluent suburban population.
The district also recently paused proposed cuts to bus service after community pushback. In April 2026, after initially proposing to reclassify certain neighborhoods as no longer eligible for pickup, the district announced that all currently eligible students will keep bus service in 2026-27 and formed a parent transportation engagement committee.
Since New 6th High School at Pearson Ranch is not presently operational, families in Round Rock ISD would be assigned to other secondary schools in the district. State testing data, graduation rates, or other academic performance indicators specific to this campus are not available because the school is not currently serving students.
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