Best Schools in Denton, NC
Denton, NC has a total of 15 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 6,461 students attend Denton, NC schools. On average, schools in Denton score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Denton exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Denton, NC
Denton, NC has 4 high schools with 2,515 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 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Denton exceed expectations.
1. Randolph Early College High School
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Randolph County School System • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 354 Students
2. Central Davidson High
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 900 Students
3. North Stanly High
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students
4. Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve
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Randolph County School System • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 475 Students
5. South Davidson Middle And High
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 670 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denton, NC
Denton, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,180 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 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Denton meet expectations.
1. Central Davidson Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
2. Southwestern Randolph Middle
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Randolph County School System • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
3. North Stanly Middle
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denton, NC
Denton, NC has 6 elementary schools with 1,766 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 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Denton meet expectations.
1. Farmer Elementary School
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Randolph County School System • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students
2. Tabernacle Elementary School
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Randolph County School System • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
3. Denton Elementary
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
4. Richfield Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
5. Silver Valley Elementary
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
6. Southmont Elementary
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
7. Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 69 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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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