For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 838 students in Denton, MD.
The top ranked public middle school in Denton, MD is Lockerman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Denton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Denton, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockerman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Denton, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Denton, MD include Lockerman Middle 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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