Denton County Schools & Education
Denton County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,390
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#233
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Denton County
Measured School Summary
Denton County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 88.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,390 per pupil, Denton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 41% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Denton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
229 public schools and 14 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #233 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.8%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,390
$1,108 below the state average
School coverage
229
14 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Denton County has 229 public schools across 14 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Denton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Denton County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#233
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
LEWISVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
49,060 students
62 listed schools in this county slice.
DENTON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
32,521 students
45 listed schools in this county slice.
LITTLE ELM ISD
Elementary to high school visible
8,351 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD
Elementary to high school visible
7,467 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LEWISVILLE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 62 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Denton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Denton County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Denton County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rapidly Growing Suburban Network
Denton County supports 170,039 students across 229 public schools and 14 districts. The landscape is rich with options, including 135 elementary schools and 36 high schools serving this booming North Texas region.
Competitive Graduation Rates and Efficiency
The county maintains an 88.8% graduation rate, which is higher than the national average of 87%. While per-pupil spending of $6,390 is below the state average, the county manages high enrollment with consistent results.
Lewisville and Denton Lead Growth
Lewisville ISD is the largest district with 49,060 students, followed by Denton ISD and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. Charter schools are also prevalent, with 20 campuses making up nearly 9% of the county's schools.
Suburban Excellence and Large High Schools
The majority of schools—133 in total—are located in suburban settings, with an average school size of 743 students. Massive campuses like Lewisville High School host over 4,200 students, reflecting the area's high-density suburban character.
School Overview
Total Schools
229
in Denton County
Reported Enrollment
170,039
229 schools reporting
School Districts
14
districts
Charter Schools
20
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
14 School Districts in Denton County
LEWISVILLE ISD
GuideDENTON ISD
GuideCARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD
GuideLITTLE ELM ISD
GuideARGYLE ISD
GuideLAKE DALLAS ISD
GuideAUBREY ISD
GuideSANGER ISD
KRUM ISD
PONDER ISD
229 Public Schools in Denton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 35 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 229 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISVILLE H S | Profile | LEWISVILLE ISD | LEWISVILLE, 75067Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 4,240 |
| HEBRON H S | Profile | LEWISVILLE ISD | CARROLLTON, 75010Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,678 |
| FLOWER MOUND H S | Profile | LEWISVILLE ISD | FLOWER MOUND, 75022Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,542 |
| MARCUS H S | Profile | LEWISVILLE ISD | FLOWER MOUND, 75028Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,005 |
| BYRON NELSON H S | Profile | NORTHWEST ISD | TROPHY CLUB, 76262Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,809 |
| RAY BRASWELL H S | Profile | DENTON ISD | AUBREY, 76227Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,767 |
| GUYER H S | Profile | DENTON ISD | DENTON, 76210City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,554 |
| LITTLE ELM H S | Profile | LITTLE ELM ISD | LITTLE ELM, 75068Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,514 |
| REEDY H S | Profile | FRISCO ISD | FRISCO, 75034Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,275 |
| NORTHWEST H S | Profile | NORTHWEST ISD | JUSTIN, 76247City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,264 |
| RYAN H S | Profile | DENTON ISD | DENTON, 76208City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,194 |
| WAKELAND H S | Profile | FRISCO ISD | FRISCO, 75034Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,147 |
| PREMIER H S ONLINE | Profile | PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS | LEWISVILLE, 75029Suburb: Large | 9–12 | CharterVirtual | 2,107 |
| LONE STAR H S | Profile | FRISCO ISD | FRISCO, 75034Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,036 |
| DENTON H S | Profile | DENTON ISD | DENTON, 76207Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,024 |
| THE COLONY H S | Profile | LEWISVILLE ISD | THE COLONY, 75056Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,895 |
| CREEKVIEW H S | Profile | CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD | CARROLLTON, 75007Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,610 |
| WILLIAM RUSHING MIDDLE | Profile | PROSPER ISD | PROSPER, 75078Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,507 |
| ARGYLE H S | Profile | ARGYLE ISD | FLOWER MOUND, 76226Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,477 |
| LAKE DALLAS H S | Profile | LAKE DALLAS ISD | LAKE DALLAS, 75065Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,293 |
LEWISVILLE H S
LEWISVILLE ISD
LEWISVILLE, 75067 / Suburb: Large
HEBRON H S
LEWISVILLE ISD
CARROLLTON, 75010 / Suburb: Large
FLOWER MOUND H S
LEWISVILLE ISD
FLOWER MOUND, 75022 / Suburb: Large
MARCUS H S
LEWISVILLE ISD
FLOWER MOUND, 75028 / Suburb: Large
BYRON NELSON H S
NORTHWEST ISD
TROPHY CLUB, 76262 / Rural: Fringe
RAY BRASWELL H S
DENTON ISD
AUBREY, 76227 / Rural: Fringe
GUYER H S
DENTON ISD
DENTON, 76210 / City: Midsize
LITTLE ELM H S
LITTLE ELM ISD
LITTLE ELM, 75068 / Suburb: Large
REEDY H S
FRISCO ISD
FRISCO, 75034 / Suburb: Large
NORTHWEST H S
NORTHWEST ISD
JUSTIN, 76247 / City: Large
RYAN H S
DENTON ISD
DENTON, 76208 / City: Midsize
WAKELAND H S
FRISCO ISD
FRISCO, 75034 / Suburb: Large
PREMIER H S ONLINE
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS
LEWISVILLE, 75029 / Suburb: Large
LONE STAR H S
FRISCO ISD
FRISCO, 75034 / Rural: Fringe
DENTON H S
DENTON ISD
DENTON, 76207 / Rural: Fringe
THE COLONY H S
LEWISVILLE ISD
THE COLONY, 75056 / Suburb: Large
CREEKVIEW H S
CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD
CARROLLTON, 75007 / Suburb: Large
WILLIAM RUSHING MIDDLE
PROSPER ISD
PROSPER, 75078 / Rural: Fringe
ARGYLE H S
ARGYLE ISD
FLOWER MOUND, 76226 / Rural: Fringe
LAKE DALLAS H S
LAKE DALLAS ISD
LAKE DALLAS, 75065 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,390
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Denton County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Denton County, Texas?
Denton County supports 170,039 students across 229 public schools and 14 districts. The landscape is rich with options, including 135 elementary schools and 36 high schools serving this booming North Texas region.
How do schools in Denton County perform academically?
The county maintains an 88.8% graduation rate, which is higher than the national average of 87%. While per-pupil spending of $6,390 is below the state average, the county manages high enrollment with consistent results.
What are the major school districts in Denton County, Texas?
Lewisville ISD is the largest district with 49,060 students, followed by Denton ISD and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. Charter schools are also prevalent, with 20 campuses making up nearly 9% of the county's schools.
What is the school experience like in Denton County?
The majority of schools—133 in total—are located in suburban settings, with an average school size of 743 students. Massive campuses like Lewisville High School host over 4,200 students, reflecting the area's high-density suburban character.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.