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DENTON ISD

Texas · Public School District
43
Schools
31,720
Students
$19,694
Per-Pupil Spend
+37% nat'l
49.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
97.1%
Graduation Rate
+10.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DENTON ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 31,720 students across 43 schools. It includes 24 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,694 is above average for a US public school district. 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (43)
Elementary Schools24 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALICE MOORE ALEXANDERPK–05599
BLANTON ELPK–05530
BORMAN ELPK–05429
CATHERINE BELL ELPK–05650
CROSS OAKS ELPK–05699
DOROTHY P ADKINS ELPK–05448
EP RAYZOR ELPK–05322
EVERS PARK ELPK–05659
GINNINGS ELKG–05617
HAWK ELPK–05635
HODGE ELPK–05634
HOUSTON ELPK–05502
MCNAIR ELPK–05561
NELSON ELPK–05520
NETTE SHULTZPK–05690
NEWTON RAYZOR ELPK–05641
PALOMA CREEK ELPK–05616
PECAN CREEK ELPK–05671
PROVIDENCE ELPK–05655
RIVERA ELPK–05642
RYAN ELPK–05612
SAVANNAH ELPK–05740
STEPHENS ELPK–05464
UNION PARK ELPK–05695
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BETTYE MYERS MIDDLE06–08821
CALHOUN MIDDLE06–08757
CROWNOVER MIDDLE06–08840
HARPOOL MIDDLE06–08820
MCMATH MIDDLE06–08761
NAVO MIDDLE06–081,051
RODRIGUEZ MIDDLE06–08973
STRICKLAND MIDDLE06–08940
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DENTON H S09–122,024
FRED MOORE H S09–1259
GUYER H S09–122,554
JOE DALE SPARKS CAMPUS07–1262
RAY BRASWELL H S09–122,767
RYAN H S09–122,194
THE LAGRONE ACADEMY11–12210
Other Schools4 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,694+37% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
69%
State
20.6%
Local (property tax)
68.7%
Federal
10.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
43
Schools
31,720
Students
49%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.1%
Opportunity Score45/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.1% graduation rate — 10.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,694 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 43 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DENTON ISD?
DENTON ISD has 43 public schools, serving a total of 31,720 students.
What is the graduation rate for DENTON ISD?
The graduation rate is 97.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DENTON ISD spend per student?
DENTON ISD spends $19,694 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DENTON ISD?
49% of students in DENTON ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DENTON ISD?
No, DENTON ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DENTON ISD serve?
DENTON ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DENTON ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in DENTON ISD is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.