| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Independent School District | Argyle | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 4,966 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Frisco Independent School District | Frisco | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 66,916 | 75 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lewisville Independent School District | Carrollton | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 49,060 | 62 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Northwest Independent School District | Justin | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 29,248 | 34 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Sanger Independent School District | Sanger | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 2,801 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Aubrey Independent School District | Aubrey | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 3,538 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Krum Independent School District | Krum | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2,298 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ponder Independent School District | Ponder | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1,640 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District | Carrollton | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 24,747 | 40 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Denton Independent School District | Denton | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 32,521 | 45 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Lake Dallas Independent School District | Lake Dallas | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 3,900 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Little Elm Independent School District | Frisco | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 8,351 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pilot Point Independent School District | Pilot Point | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,483 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Denton County compares
Together they enroll 231,469 students across 300 schools. The largest is Frisco Independent School District with 66,916 students. Districts here average 6.9/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Denton County, Texas
Denton County has 13 public school districts covering 27 zip codes. The top-rated district in Denton County is Argyle Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Denton County, TX?
13 school districts serve zip codes in Denton County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Denton County, TX?
Of the districts serving Denton County, Argyle Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.