Total enrollment
1,423
-147 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Denton
Maryland · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Denton number 2, teaching approximately 1,423 Maryland students, an average of 712 per campus.
7-year change in Denton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 65%
% Hispanic
18%
was 12%
% Black
13%
was 12%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 596 |
| Lockerman Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 827 |
About Denton
Across Denton, Maryland, 2 public schools teaches about 1,423 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Denton is around 712 students, 11% noticeably above the Maryland average of about 643.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 9%: 1,570 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,423 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 65% to 57%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Denton discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.