Denton, MD Public Schools

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18%

Avg. test scores NAT. AVG.

2%

High school dipl. NAT. AVG.

42%

Bachelors degree NAT. AVG.

Denton school information

Index	Denton	Maryland	National
Average Test Scores	40%	40%	48%
Student/Teacher ratio	15:1	16:1	16:1
Total public schools	2	1,163	79,221
Total private schools	1	674	24,874
Total post-secondary schools	n/a	112	7,963

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Key findings

The school test scores in Denton are 18% lower than the national average
There are approximately 2 public schools in Denton
83.4% of people in Denton have completed 8th grade
81.4% of people in Denton have completed high school
17.7% of people in Denton have completed a bachelors degree

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Education level achieved in Denton

Index	Denton	Maryland	National
Completed 8th grade	83.4%	87.5%	84.3%
Completed high school	81.4%	86.5%	83.0%
Completed some college	51.6%	64.2%	59.4%
Completed associate degree	26.2%	44.8%	38.5%
Completed bachelors	17.7%	38.4%	30.3%
Completed masters	6.9%	17.7%	11.5%
Completed professional degree	2.6%	5.5%	3.3%
Completed doctorate	1.0%	2.5%	1.3%

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There are a total of 2 public schools, 1 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Denton. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Denton, MD schools is 40%. The average student to teacher ratio is 15:1. In Denton, MD, an average of 83.4% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 81.4% have completed high school.

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City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Cordova, MD	562	62%	29.2%
Centreville, MD	4,966	60%	24.0%
Felton, DE	1,237	56%	17.0%
Trappe, MD	1,197	52%	8.3%
Harrington, DE	3,741	51%	6.3%
Denton, MD	4,580	40%	17.7%

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Montoursville, PA	4,580	70%	45.6%
Valdese, NC	4,579	53%	9.4%
Larksville, PA	4,578	34%	29.2%
Armona, CA	4,584	34%	30.2%
Windom, MN	4,584	45%	6.9%
Denton, MD	4,580	40%	17.7%

Source: The Denton, MD education data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and from the National Center for Education Statistics. The average school test scores are based on all schools that completed test scores within the state. Average test scores are conducted by each state independently and the type of tests may change from one state to another. Test scores were not available for all schools within the state, but were available for the vast majority.