Best Schools in Denton, GA
Denton, GA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,784 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Denton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Denton, GA
The top high schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bacon County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bacon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
2. Jeff Davis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jeff Davis County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 833 Students
3. Coffee County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denton, GA
The top middle schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bacon County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bacon County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
2. Jeff Davis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jeff Davis County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 675 Students
3. Coffee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denton, GA
The top elementary schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bacon County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bacon County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 451 Students
2. Jeff Davis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jeff Davis County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 654 Students
3. Broxton-mary Hayes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
4. West Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
5. Bacon County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bacon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 571 Students
6. Jeff Davis Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jeff Davis County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 913 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denton, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denton, GA has a total population of 712 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Denton, GA
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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denton, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denton, GA.
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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Denton, GA
How many schools are in Denton, GA?
Denton, GA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,784 students in total.
How do schools in Denton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Denton score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Denton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Denton?
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: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations