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Best Denton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 89 public middle schools serving 55,101 students in Denton County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Denton County, TX are Pearson Middle School, Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School and Westlake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Denton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5555 Bridlewood Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Mckamy Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2401 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2050 Aberdeen Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2810 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Harpool Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9601 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Griffin Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3703 Edorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10710 Frisco St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 330-5844
Gr: K-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Hunt Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4900 Legendary Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Argyle Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
191 S Hwy 377
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 246-2126
Gr: 7-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Medlin Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4901 Cross Timbers Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Trent Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13131 Coleto Creek Dr
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Briarhill Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4900 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5966
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Trivium Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2205 E Hebron Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 854-9007
Gr: K-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 Bellaire Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2121.
Killian Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2561 Fm 544
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5977
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Cobb Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9400 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2288 Little River Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
John M Tidwell Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3937 Haslet-roanoke Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1024 W Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 394-9560
Gr: 6-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Arbor Creek Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2109 Arbor Creek Dr
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
Founders Classical Academy Of Prosper
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4300 E First St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(469) 390-2061
Gr: K-11 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
Crownover Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 Creekside Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2929.
Stem Academy At Creek Valley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4109 Creek Valley Blvd
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5184
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3030.
Founders Classical Academy Of Leander
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1303 Leander Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Ponder J High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 W Bailey St
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Leadership Prep School Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8100 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 370-3650
Gr: 5-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lewisville School Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Gene Pike Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Texan Dr
Justin, TX 76247
(817) 215-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3535.
Blalack Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1706 Peters Colony
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Denton County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Denton County, TX include Pearson Middle School, Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School and Westlake Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Denton County?
94 public middle schools are located in Denton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton County?
Denton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?

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