For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,242 students in Denton, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Denton, TX are Guyer High School, Fred Moore High School and Ryan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Denton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Denton, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Guyer 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, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
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
| 2,194 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 2,024 students
Rank: #55.
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Woodrow
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
Denton Co J J A E P
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 898-5840
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 8-11
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Denton County Jjaep Cfb Campus
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 349-2400
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 349-2400
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ki Charter - Denton
Charter School
2026 W University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(210) 376-7929
Denton, TX 76201
(210) 376-7929
Grades: 1-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
1504 Long Rd
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-4850
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-4850
Grades: 11-12
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Davis
Alternative School
1125 Davis St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4050
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4050
Grades: 2-12
| 92 students
Denton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Legends Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2012 West University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 387-6021
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 387-6021
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Nelson Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1205 W University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4078
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4078
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Trinity Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4601 Ih 35 North
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 484-8232
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 484-8232
Grades: K-10
| 55 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Denton, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Denton, TX include Guyer High School, Fred Moore High School and Ryan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Denton?
10 public high schools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Denton include: Denton High School vs. Guyer High School
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