Top Rankings
Denton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 32,866 students in Denton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Denton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
48 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
32,866 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
2,498 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Denton Independent School District, which is ranked #629 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#613 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
97 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,447 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
11,517 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
53%
# Black Students
7,014 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
11,080 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
34%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,654 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,481
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
2,328
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,372
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,492
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,402
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,358
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,457
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,325
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,375
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,353
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,533
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,531
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,473
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,386
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,796 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,548 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$453 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$643 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,796
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,548
$14,116
Best Denton Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Oakmont Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1800
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Ep Rayzor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
377 Rayzor Rd
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-4100
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Monahan Dr
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-1300
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-0700
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 2,570 students
Rank: #77.
Nette Shultz
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1502 Hanover St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #88.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Teasley
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2900
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #99.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Ryan Rd
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4600
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 Hickory Creek Rd
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-3600
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Pecan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Lakeview Blvd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-4400
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #1313.
Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3909 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1400
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 62 students
Rank: #1515.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-0800
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1616.
Union Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Fieldwood Way
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 369-0900
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 369-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #1717.
Savannah Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Cotton Exchange Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7400
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1818.
Evers Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Evers Pkwy
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2600
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2600
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1919.
Strickland Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3003 N Bell
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #2020.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fm 2931
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 369-1900
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 369-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Cross Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Liberty Blvd
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7100
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mcmath Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Jason Dr
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #2323.
Newton Rayzor Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Malone
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3700
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2424.
Navo Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Navo Rd
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7500
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #2525.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Newton St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3800
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #2626.
Ray Braswell High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26750 E University Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7700
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,758 students
Rank: #2727.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Congress St
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #2828.
Ginnings Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Yellowstone
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-2700
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #2929.
Borman Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Parvin St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2500
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #3030.
Bettye Myers Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #3131.
Ryan High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5101 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-3000
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,156 students
Rank: #3232.
Hodge Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Grant Pkwy
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-2800
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #3333.
Rodriguez Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8650 Martop Rd
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7050
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7050
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #3434.
Catherine Bell Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Villa Paloma Blvd
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 347-7200
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 347-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #3535.
Denton High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Bronco Way
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2000
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,054 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denton Independent School District?
Denton Independent School District manages 48 public schools serving 32,866 students.
What is the rank of Denton Independent School District?
Denton Independent School District is ranked #629 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denton Independent School District?
35% of Denton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denton Independent School District?
Denton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Denton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,548 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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