Best High Schools in Denton, MD

Denton, MD has 3 high schools with 2,978 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 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Denton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Colonel Richardson High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students

2. Easton High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1203 Students

3. North Caroline High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students

Best Middle Schools in Denton, MD

Denton, MD has 3 middle schools with 1,977 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 score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Denton don't meet expectations.

1. Easton Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students

2. Lockerman Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students

3. Colonel Richardson Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Denton, MD

Denton, MD has 6 elementary schools with 2,999 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 score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Denton underperform expectations.

1. Chapel District Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students

2. Preston Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

3. Denton Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students

4. Ridgely Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students

5. Greensboro Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 785 Students

6. Federalsburg Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Denton, MD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Denton, MD has a total population of 8,498 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Denton, MD

7,954

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Denton, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

18.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denton, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denton, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,088 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Denton, MD Internet Health Assessment.

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