Best Schools in Denton County, TX
Denton County, TX has 284 public schools (41 high, 50 middle, 170 elementary) serving 205,772 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Denton County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Denton County, TX
The top high schools in Denton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reedy H S
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2275 Students
2. Wakeland H S
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2147 Students
3. Flower Mound H S
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3542 Students
4. James M Steele Early College H S
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
5. Argyle H S
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Argyle Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students
6. Marcus H S
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3005 Students
7. Byron Nelson H S
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2809 Students
8. Prosper H S
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Prosper Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3769 Students
9. Hebron H S
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3678 Students
10. Frisco H S
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2081 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denton County, TX
The top middle schools in Denton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pioneer Heritage Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
2. Pearson Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 997 Students
3. Mckamy Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
4. Shadow Ridge Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
5. Hunt Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
6. Medlin Middle
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
7. Trent Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1115 Students
8. Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
9. Cobb Middle
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 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
The top elementary schools in Denton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bluebonnet El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students
2. Nichols El
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 714 Students
3. Forest Vista El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
4. Old Settlers El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
5. Wellington El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students
6. Castle Hills El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students
7. Argyle South El
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Argyle Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 840 Students
8. Mcauliffe El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
9. Samuel Beck El
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 725 Students
10. Fisher El
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Frisco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 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.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Denton County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Denton County, TX
How many schools are in Denton County, TX?
Denton County, TX has 284 public schools: 41 high schools, 50 middle schools and 170 elementary schools, serving 205,772 students in total.
How do schools in Denton County perform on state tests?
On average, 284 schools in Denton County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Denton County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Denton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Denton County
21 places in Denton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (21)
- Denton (25)
- Lewisville (24)
- Flower Mound (18)
- Carrollton (16)
- Aubrey (11)
- Little Elm (10)
- The Colony (9)
- Sanger (7)
- Justin (6)
- Corinth (5)
- Krum (5)
- Argyle (4)
- Highland Village (4)
- Pilot Point (4)
- Ponder (3)
- Roanoke (3)
- Shady Shores (3)
- Trophy Club (3)
- Lake Dallas (2)
- Oak Point (2)
- Cross Roads (1)
School districts (14)
- Lewisville Isd (61 schools)
- Denton Isd (41 schools)
- Texas College Preparatory Academies (41 schools)
- Premier High Schools (40 schools)
- Northwest Isd (31 schools)
- Little Elm Isd (9 schools)
- Sanger Isd (7 schools)
- Aubrey Isd (5 schools)
- Krum Isd (5 schools)
- Lake Dallas Isd (5 schools)
- Argyle Isd (4 schools)
- Pilot Point Isd (4 schools)
- North Texas Collegiate Academy (3 schools)
- Ponder Isd (3 schools)