For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 827 students in Denton, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Denton, MD is Lockerman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Denton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Denton, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockerman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Denton, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Denton, MD include Lockerman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Denton?
1 public middle schools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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