Best Schools in Denton, KY
Denton, KY has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,549 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Denton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Denton, KY
The top high schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyd County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 911 Students
2. East Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 729 Students
3. Lawrence County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denton, KY
The top middle schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyd County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
2. East Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denton, KY
The top elementary schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
2. Ponderosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
3. Fallsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 240 Students
4. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denton, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denton, KY has a total population of 503 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Denton, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denton, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denton, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Denton, KY
How many schools are in Denton, KY?
Denton, KY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,549 students in total.
How do schools in Denton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Denton score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Denton exceed 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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