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Best Schools in Denton, NC
Denton, NC has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,932 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Denton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Denton, NC
The top high schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Davidson Middle And High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 670 Students
2. Central Davidson High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 900 Students
3. Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph County School System • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 475 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denton, NC
The top middle schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Davidson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denton, NC
The top elementary schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tabernacle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph County School System • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
2. Denton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
3. Southmont Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
4. Farmer Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph County School System • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denton, NC has a total population of 6,406 with 18% 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, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denton, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Denton, NC
How many schools are in Denton, NC?
Denton, NC has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,932 students in total.
How do schools in Denton perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Denton score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Denton don't 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: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Denton
2 of 2 schools in Denton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Denton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.