Denton, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 106,284 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Denton is at the top of the “Golden Triangle” formed by the city, Fort Worth, and Dallas.
Cultural Attractions
The universities provide the city with interesting sites including the gowns of the first ladies of Texas, the cookbook collection at Blagg-Huey Library, and the University of North Texas Cora Stafford Gallery.
Recreation
Denton boasts plenty of historical museums as well as a planetarium.
Economy
The city’s major employers include the University of North Texas, the Denton Independent School District, and Denton State School.
Fun Fact
Texas Woman’s University is the nation’s largest university primarily for women.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 20 |
| Number of middle schools | 9 |
| Number of high schools | 13 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 2 / 2 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
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Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberton University | Garland, TX | Unranked | 1,586 |
| Criswell College | Dallas, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Dallas Christian College | Dallas, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| DeVry University--Irving | Irving, TX | Unranked | 1,706 |
| Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education--Queretaro | Queretaro, QA | Unranked | 3,790 |
| Northwood University--Texas Campus | Cedar Hill, TX | Unranked | 526 |
| Parker College of Chiropractic | Dallas, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Paul Quinn College | Dallas, TX | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 567 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | #113, Nat. U. | 8,668 |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 34,153 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center--Dallas | Dallas, TX | Unranked | N/A |
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