Best Schools in Denton, TX
Denton, TX has a total of 87 schools including 21 high schools, 19 middle schools and 35 elementary schools. A total of 46,857 students attend Denton, TX schools. On average, schools in Denton score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Denton exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Denton, TX
Denton, TX has 21 high schools with 16,736 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 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Denton exceed expectations.
1. Argyle H S
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Argyle Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students
2. Marcus H S
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3005 Students
3. Guyer H S
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Denton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2554 Students
4. Ponder H S
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Ponder Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
5. Aubrey H S
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Aubrey Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 923 Students
6. Sanger H S
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Sanger Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students
7. Lake Dallas H S
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Lake Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
8. Denton H S
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Denton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
9. Krum H S
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Krum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
10. Ryan H S
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Denton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2194 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denton, TX
Denton, TX has 19 middle schools with 12,036 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 48% 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 exceed expectations.
1. Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
2. Argyle Middle
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Argyle Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1168 Students
3. Briarhill Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
4. Harpool Middle
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Denton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
5. Ponder J H
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Ponder Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
6. Crownover Middle
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Denton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
7. Krum Middle
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Krum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
8. Aubrey Middle
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Aubrey Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
9. Sanger Sixth Grade Campus
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Sanger Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 213 Students
10. Lake Dallas Middle
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Lake Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 902 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denton, TX
Denton, TX has 35 elementary schools with 17,954 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Denton meet expectations.
1. Argyle West
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Argyle Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 845 Students
2. Heritage El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
3. Lance Thompson El
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 825 Students
4. Hilltop El
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Argyle Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
5. Hawk El
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Denton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
6. Nette Shultz
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Denton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
7. Hl Brockett
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Aubrey Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 529 Students
8. Blanche Dodd El
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Krum Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 312 Students
9. Ryan El
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Denton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
10. Denton Classical Academy
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Texas College Preparatory Academies • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denton, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denton, TX has a total population of 135,945 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Denton, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denton, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denton, TX.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Denton, TX Internet Health Assessment.
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