Denton County Public Schools
Denton County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
229
public schools
Total Enrollment
170,039
students
School Districts
14
districts
How to use the Denton County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Denton County has 14 district entries. LEWISVILLE ISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 62 schools.
School records are spread across 26 listed communities. DENTON has the most listed schools, with 31 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 135 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 21 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 20 charter, 4 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
35 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
DENTON ISD
CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD
LITTLE ELM ISD
ARGYLE ISD
LAKE DALLAS ISD
AUBREY ISD
SANGER 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.
Denton County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Denton County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Denton County public school directory?
The directory lists 229 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Denton County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Denton County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Denton County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 35 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Denton County?
Start with the 14 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Denton County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.