For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 640 students in Denton, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Denton, NC is South Davidson Middle And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Denton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Denton, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Davidson Middle And High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14956 South Nc Hwy 109
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Denton, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Denton, NC include South Davidson Middle And High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Denton?
1 public middle schools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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