For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,857 students in Denton, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Denton, TX are Crownover Middle School, North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus and Strickland 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 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% 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 70% 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, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Ih 35 N
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 383-1972
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 383-1972
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Strickland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3003 N Bell
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Mcmath Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Jason Dr
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Crescent St
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Bettye Myers Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-south Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
968 Raldon St
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 221-3564
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 221-3564
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Woodrow
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Gr: 5-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Davis
Alternative School
1125 Davis St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4050
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4050
Gr: 1-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 Strickland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Denton?
10 public middle schools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Denton include: Calhoun Middle School vs. Strickland Middle School, Strickland Middle School vs. Calhoun Middle School, Mcmath Middle School vs. Calhoun Middle School
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