Best 51��s in Denton, NC (2025-26)

Best Denton 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,344 students in Denton, NC.

The top ranked public schools in Denton, NC are South Davidson Middle And High School, Denton Elementary School and South Davidson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Denton, NC public schools have an score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Denton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 51��s in Denton, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

South Davidson Middle And High School

(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
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14956 South Nc Hwy 109
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700

Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Denton Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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305 W Salisbury Street
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5708

Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #33.

South Davidson Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
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14954 S Nc Hwy 109
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5705

Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Denton, NC?

The top ranked public schools in Denton, NC include South Davidson Middle And High School, Denton Elementary School and South Davidson Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Denton?

3 public schools are located in Denton.

What is the racial composition of students in Denton?

Denton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).