For the 2024-25 school year, there are 108 public high schools serving 72,268 students in Denton County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Denton County, TX are Wakeland High School, Reedy High School and Westlake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Denton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Denton County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Argyle High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Denton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakeland High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10700 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,147 students
Rank: #22.
Reedy High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3003 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6400
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,275 students
Rank: #33.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Grades: K-12
| 875 students
Rank: #44.
Flower Mound High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3411 Peters Colony Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5192
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5192
Grades: 9-12
| 3,542 students
Rank: #55.
Argyle High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6601 Canyon Falls Dr
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 262-7777
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 262-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,477 students
Rank: #66.
Ischool High At The Woodlands
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3232 College Park Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
James M Steele Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 N Walnut
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5800
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #88.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #99.
Marcus High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5707 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5196
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5196
Grades: 9-12
| 3,005 students
Rank: #1010.
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10710 Frisco St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 330-5844
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 330-5844
Grades: K-12
| 957 students
Rank: #1111.
Founders Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 Bellaire Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: K-12
| 934 students
Rank: #1212.
Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Cross Timbers Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: K-12
| 953 students
Rank: #1313.
Byron Nelson High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2775 Bobcat Blvd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5600
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,809 students
Rank: #1414.
Frisco High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6401 Parkwood Blvd
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5500
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,081 students
Rank: #1515.
Lone Star High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2606 Panther Creek Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5300
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,036 students
Rank: #1616.
Hebron High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4207 Plano Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5183
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5183
Grades: 9-12
| 3,678 students
Rank: #1717.
Guyer High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7501 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1000
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,554 students
Rank: #1818.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Grades: 3-12
| 956 students
Rank: #1919.
Trivium Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2205 E Hebron Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 854-9007
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 854-9007
Grades: K-12
| 621 students
Rank: #2020.
Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1024 W Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 394-9560
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 394-9560
Grades: 6-12
| 578 students
Rank: #2121.
Founders Classical Academy Of Prosper
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 E First St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(469) 390-2061
Lewisville, TX 75029
(469) 390-2061
Grades: K-9
| 768 students
Rank: #2222.
Premier H S Of Del Rio
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Kings Way
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2323.
Premier H S Of South Irving
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
551 Ryan Plaza Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2424.
Ischool Lewisville (7-12 Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Bennett Ln
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-6700
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #2525.
Ponder High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W Bailey
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8312
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8312
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: #2626.
Sanger High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Indian Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7497
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7497
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #2727.
Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 S Georgia
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 352-0171
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 352-0171
Grades: K-12
| 472 students
Rank: #2828.
Founders Classical Academy Of Leander
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1303 Leander Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: K-12
| 695 students
Rank: #2929.
Linda Tutt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Hughes St
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-5701
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-5701
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Premier H S Of Comanche/early
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
819 Early Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Premier H S Of Huntsville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 7th St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 439-5204
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 439-5204
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Premier H S Of New Braunfels
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1928 S Seguin Ave Ste 100a
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 609-6606
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 609-6606
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13801 Burnet Rd Ste 300
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 832-0965
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 832-0965
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #3434.
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Meadowview Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(940) 321-1144
Lewisville, TX 75029
(940) 321-1144
Grades: 6-12
| 514 students
Rank: #35 - 4135. - 41.
Fred Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Cross Timber St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-4000
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
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Denton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acker Special Programs Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
7159 Hickory St
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
815 Sherman Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
1800 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
520 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Grades: 5-6
| 425 students
350 W College St
Lewisville, TX 75057
(469) 713-5965
Lewisville, TX 75057
(469) 713-5965
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Community Ed (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1213 N Locust
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-0092
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-0092
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 Main St
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Grades: PK
| 412 students
Denton Co J J A E P (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Denton County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Argyle, TX 76226
(972) 434-8847
Argyle, TX 76226
(972) 434-8847
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7438
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7438
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
829 S Harrison St
Pilot Point, TX 76258
(940) 686-8700
Pilot Point, TX 76258
(940) 686-8700
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
415 Tisdell Ln
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 668-0060
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 668-0060
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Denton County Jjaep High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 726-3659
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 726-3659
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Denton Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3505 Haynes Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
1825 Lakeway Drive, Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75057
(877) 529-5662
Lewisville, TX 75057
(877) 529-5662
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Eagele Academy Of Beaumont (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(409) 835-4303
Lewisville, TX 75067
(409) 835-4303
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Eagle Academy Of Bryan (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Eagle Academy Of Dallas (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Eagle Academy Of Ft Worth (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(817) 731-2028
Lewisville, TX 75067
(817) 731-2028
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
Eagle Academy Of Laredo (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 723-7788
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 723-7788
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Eagle Academy Of Lubbock (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(806) 763-1518
Lewisville, TX 75067
(806) 763-1518
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Eagle Academy Of Midland (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(432) 682-0384
Lewisville, TX 75067
(432) 682-0384
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Eagle Academy Of Pharrmcallen (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 781-8800
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 781-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Eagle Academy Of San Antonio (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(210) 434-6090
Lewisville, TX 75067
(210) 434-6090
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Eagle Academy Of Tyler (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Eagle Academy Of Tyler At Lindale (Closed 2023)
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Eagle Academy Of Waco (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(254) 752-0441
Lewisville, TX 75067
(254) 752-0441
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Eagle Academy Of Waco At Trinity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(936) 594-1427
Lewisville, TX 75067
(936) 594-1427
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Eagle Charter School - Midlandaus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(512) 444-8442
Lewisville, TX 75067
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Eagle Project (Brownsville) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 550-0084
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 550-0084
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Education Center At Little Elm (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5600 North Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
Grades: 1-12
| 80 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Denton County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Denton County, TX include Wakeland High School, Reedy High School and Westlake Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Denton County?
108 public high schools are located in Denton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton County?
Denton County public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Denton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Denton County include: Creekview High School vs. Hebron High School, Marcus High School vs. Flower Mound High School, Linda Tutt High School vs. Sanger High School
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