For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,181 students in Denton, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Denton, TX are Guyer High School, Fred Moore High School and Ryan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Denton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Denton, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Guyer High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Denton, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guyer High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7501 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1000
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Fred Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Cross Timber St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-4000
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Ryan High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5101 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-3000
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Denton High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Bronco Way
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2000
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
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
1504 Long Rd
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-4850
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-4850
Gr: 11-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 high schools in Denton, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Denton, TX include Guyer High School, Fred Moore High School and Ryan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Denton?
8 public high schools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Denton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Denton include: Denton High School vs. Guyer High School
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