Best Schools in Denton County, TX
Denton County, TX has a total of 306 schools including 57 high schools, 55 middle schools and 170 elementary schools. A total of 205,412 students attend Denton County, TX schools. On average, schools in Denton County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Denton County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Denton County, TX
Denton County, TX has 57 high schools with 72,674 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Denton County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Denton County exceed expectations.
1. Wakeland H S
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2147 Students
2. Reedy H S
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2275 Students
3. Flower Mound H S
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3542 Students
4. Argyle H S
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Argyle Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students
5. Marcus H S
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3005 Students
6. James M Steele Early College H S
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
7. Prosper H S
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Prosper Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3769 Students
8. Byron Nelson H S
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2809 Students
9. Frisco H S
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2081 Students
10. Guyer H S
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Denton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2554 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denton County, TX
Denton County, TX has 55 middle schools with 43,647 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Denton County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Denton County exceed expectations.
1. Pioneer Heritage Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
2. Mckamy Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
3. Pearson Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 997 Students
4. Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
5. Griffin Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students
6. Lorene Rogers Middle
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Prosper Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1430 Students
7. Shadow Ridge Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
8. Argyle Middle
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Argyle Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1168 Students
9. Hunt Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
10. Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denton County, TX
Denton County, TX has 170 elementary schools with 85,253 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Denton County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Denton County meet expectations.
1. Nichols El
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 714 Students
2. Liberty El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
3. Samuel Beck El
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 725 Students
4. Wellington El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students
5. Castle Hills El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students
6. Old Settlers El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
7. Mcauliffe El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
8. Lakeview El
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
9. Sparks El
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
10. Bledsoe El
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 708 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denton County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denton County, TX has a total population of 906,422 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Denton County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Denton County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denton County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denton County, TX.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Denton County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
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