For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,055 students in Denton, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Denton, NC are South Davidson Middle And High School and Denton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Denton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Denton, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Davidson Middle And High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14956 South Nc Hwy 109
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Denton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Salisbury Street
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5708
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5708
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Denton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14954 S Nc Hwy 109
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5705
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5705
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Denton, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Denton, NC include South Davidson Middle And High School and Denton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Denton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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