The Brink Report

Austin Real Estate News & Advice

Vandegrift vs Westwood: What the Leander ISD vs Round Rock ISD Choice Means for 78726 Buyers

James Brinkman

Published on: 30/08/2026

Same 78726 zip, two districts: Canyon Creek feeds Westwood (Round Rock ISD), Grandview Hills feeds Vandegrift (Leander ISD). Both are 9/10 IB World Schools. How the split works, how they compare, and what it means for your home search.

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Laurel Mountain vs Caraway: How the Two Canyon Vista Feeder Elementaries Differ for Buyers

James Brinkman

Published on: 23/08/2026

Laurel Mountain and Kathy Caraway are both A-rated Round Rock ISD elementaries in 78759 that feed Canyon Vista and Westwood. Here is how the two Canyon Vista feeder schools differ on ratings, test scores, and enrollment.

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Great Hills vs Spicewood Estates: Which Northwest Austin Neighborhood Fits You?

James Brinkman

Published on: 31/07/2026

Great Hills and Spicewood Estates both sit in Northwest Austin's 78750/78759 core, but one has a split school district and view lots while the other is uniformly Round Rock ISD. Here is how to tell which one fits your search.

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