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Northwest High School vs. Denton High School

Should you attend Northwest High School or Denton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Northwest High School
2301 Texan Dr
Justin, TX 76247
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Denton High School
3001 Bronco Way
Denton, TX 76207
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Denton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,549 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,054 students in grades 9-12, Denton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,549 students
2,054 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Denton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Denton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
152 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Denton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwest Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Denton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3880 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#6644 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Denton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
26%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 50% in TX)
97%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northwest Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Denton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Denton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
739
543
Grade 10 Students
676
543
Grade 11 Students
593
479
Grade 12 Students
541
489

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwest Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Denton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwest Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Denton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwest Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Denton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
50%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwest Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Denton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwest Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Denton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwest Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Denton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwest Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Denton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwest Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Denton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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