For the 2026-27 school year, there are 87 public middle schools serving 55,101 students in Denton County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Denton County, TX are Pearson Middle School, Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School and Westlake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Denton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Denton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5555 Bridlewood Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Mckamy Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Aberdeen Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2810 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Harpool Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9601 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Griffin Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3703 Edorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10710 Frisco St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 330-5844
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 330-5844
Gr: K-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Hunt Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4900 Legendary Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5200
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Argyle Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
191 S Hwy 377
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 246-2126
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 246-2126
Gr: 7-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Medlin Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0500
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4901 Cross Timbers Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Trent Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13131 Coleto Creek Dr
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-4400
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Briarhill Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4900 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5966
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5966
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Trivium Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2205 E Hebron Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 854-9007
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 854-9007
Gr: K-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Bellaire Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2121.
Killian Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Fm 544
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5977
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5977
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Cobb Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9400 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4300
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2288 Little River Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5100
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
John M Tidwell Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3937 Haslet-roanoke Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5900
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1024 W Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 394-9560
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 394-9560
Gr: 6-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Arbor Creek Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2109 Arbor Creek Dr
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5971
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
Founders Classical Academy Of Prosper
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 E First St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(469) 390-2061
Lewisville, TX 75029
(469) 390-2061
Gr: K-11 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
Crownover Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Creekside Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2929.
Stem Academy At Creek Valley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4109 Creek Valley Blvd
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5184
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5184
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3030.
Founders Classical Academy Of Leander
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1303 Leander Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Ponder J High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 W Bailey St
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Leadership Prep School Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 370-3650
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 370-3650
Gr: 5-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lewisville School Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-6700
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Gene Pike Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Texan Dr
Justin, TX 76247
(817) 215-0400
Justin, TX 76247
(817) 215-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3535.
Blalack Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1706 Peters Colony
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3500
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Denton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acker Special Programs Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
7159 Hickory St
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Gr: K-8
815 Sherman Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Gr: 3-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1800 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
520 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Gr: 5-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
350 W College St
Lewisville, TX 75057
(469) 713-5965
Lewisville, TX 75057
(469) 713-5965
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
101 Main St
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Gr: PK | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Denton Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Denton Co J J A E P (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Gr: 10
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
Gr: 9-12
Denton Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3505 Haynes Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Eagele Academy Of Beaumont (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(409) 835-4303
Lewisville, TX 75067
(409) 835-4303
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Eagle Academy Of Bryan (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Eagle Academy Of Dallas (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Eagle Academy Of Ft Worth (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(817) 731-2028
Lewisville, TX 75067
(817) 731-2028
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Eagle Academy Of Laredo (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 723-7788
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 723-7788
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Eagle Academy Of Lubbock (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(806) 763-1518
Lewisville, TX 75067
(806) 763-1518
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Eagle Academy Of Midland (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(432) 682-0384
Lewisville, TX 75067
(432) 682-0384
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Eagle Academy Of Pharrmcallen (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 781-8800
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 781-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Eagle Academy Of San Antonio (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(210) 434-6090
Lewisville, TX 75067
(210) 434-6090
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Eagle Academy Of Tyler (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Eagle Academy Of Waco (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(254) 752-0441
Lewisville, TX 75067
(254) 752-0441
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Eagle Academy Of Waco At Trinity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(936) 594-1427
Lewisville, TX 75067
(936) 594-1427
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Eagle Charter School - Midlandaus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(512) 444-8442
Lewisville, TX 75067
(512) 444-8442
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Eagle Project (Brownsville) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 550-0084
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 550-0084
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Education Center At Little Elm (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5600 North Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-2405
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-2405
Gr: K-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Excel Center - Lewisville (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
190 Civic Circle
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 906-5522
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 906-5522
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
3411 A Peters Colony Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5999
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5999
Gr: 9-10 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
The Foundation School For Autism (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2235 Thousand Oaks Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: PK-1 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1301 Waters Ridge Dr
Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 316-3663
8510 Military Pkwy
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: PK-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Denton County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Denton County, TX include Pearson Middle School, Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School and Westlake Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Denton County?
96 public middle schools are located in Denton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton County?
Denton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Denton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Denton County include: Sanger Middle School vs. Krum Middle School, Krum Middle School vs. Sanger Middle School, Strickland Middle School vs. Calhoun Middle School
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