Top 10 Best Denton Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,718 students in Denton, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Denton, TX are Crownover Middle School, North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus and Bettye Myers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in Denton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Denton, TX (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crownover Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1901 Creekside Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #22.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4601 Ih 35 N
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 383-1972
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Bettye Myers Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #44.
Mcmath Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Jason Dr
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: #55.
Strickland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3003 N Bell
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: #66.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
709 W Congress St
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #77.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-south Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
968 Raldon St
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 221-3564
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 S Woodrow
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Grades: 5-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Denton Co J J A E P
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Davis
Alternative School
1125 Davis St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4050
Grades: 2-12
| 85 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Denton, Texas

Denton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Ed (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1213 N Locust
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-0092
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 349-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 726-3659
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Education Center At Little Elm (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Legends Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
2012 West University Dr
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
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
1205 W University
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4075
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Trinity Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
4601 Ih 35 North
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 484-8232
Grades: K-10
| 55 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Denton, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Denton, TX include Crownover Middle School, North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus and Bettye Myers Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Denton, TX?
10 public middle schools are located in Denton, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton, TX?
Denton, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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