For the 2025 school year, there are 95 public middle schools serving 55,101 students in Denton County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Denton County, TX are Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School, Pioneer Heritage Middle School and Pearson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Denton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Denton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5555 Bridlewood Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #33.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 888 students
Rank: #55.
Mckamy Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #66.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Aberdeen Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #77.
Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2810 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Grades: 6-8
| 918 students
Rank: #88.
Harpool Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9601 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #99.
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: 6-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1010.
Griffin Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3703 Edorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1111.
Briarhill Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #1212.
Medlin Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0500
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1313.
Argyle Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
191 S Hwy 377
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 246-2126
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 246-2126
Grades: 7-8
| 840 students
Rank: #1414.
Hunt Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4900 Legendary Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5200
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
| 1,038 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4900 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5966
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5966
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Rank: #1717.
Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville
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
| 923 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2288 Little River Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5100
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Trent Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13131 Coleto Creek Dr
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-4400
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 994 students
Rank: #2121.
Killian Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Fm 544
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5977
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5977
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Rank: #2222.
Quest Middle Of Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 S Heartz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2323.
Cobb Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9400 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4300
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #2424.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Grades: 3-12
| 925 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 661 students
Rank: #2626.
John M Tidwell Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3937 Haslet Roanoke Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5900
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #2727.
Arbor Creek Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2109 Arbor Creek Dr
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5971
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5971
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #2828.
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
| 545 students
Rank: #2929.
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-10
| 882 students
Rank: #3030.
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Daffodil Ave
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Rank: #3131.
Crownover Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 Creekside Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #3232.
Lewisville School Of Science And Technology Upper
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: 8-12
| 183 students
Rank: #3333.
Ponder J High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Shaffner St
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #3434.
Richardson Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 E Renner Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3535.
Stem Academy At Creek Valley Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4109 Creek Valley Blvd
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5184
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5184
Grades: 6-8
| 564 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 Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
18501 St Hwy 114
Justin, TX 76247
(940) 349-2500
Justin, TX 76247
(940) 349-2500
Grades: 9-10
| 1 students
Denton Co J J A E P (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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
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
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
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
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
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
5600 North Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
Grades: 1-12
| 80 students
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-2405
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-2405
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Excel Center - Lewisville (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
190 Civic Circle
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 906-5522
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 906-5522
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Denton County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Denton County, TX include Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School, Pioneer Heritage Middle School and Pearson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Denton County?
95 public middle schools are located in Denton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton County?
Denton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Denton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Denton County include: Sanger Middle School vs. Krum Middle School, Krum Middle School vs. Sanger Middle School, Pearson Middle School vs. Pioneer Heritage Middle School
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