🏫 Comparing School Districts: Argyle ISD vs Denton ISD vs Northwest ISD vs Flower Mound (Lewisville ISD)

Written by Robert Wink, Realtor® | Serving Denton County & Beyond

When relocating to North Texas—especially Denton, Argyle, Flower Mound, or Northlake—school districts often drive the homebuying decision. Families need to find the right fit based not just on location and budget, but school performance, zoning boundaries, and community reputation.

Here’s a clear, Realtor-friendly breakdown of four major school districts in the area, with links to maps, ratings, and real data to help you guide your decision.

🦅 Argyle ISD

Website: https://www.argyleisd.com
📍 Serves: Argyle, parts of Northlake, Harvest, Canyon Falls

Overview:
Argyle ISD is a highly-rated, small district known for strong academics, tight-knit campuses, and championship-level athletics and fine arts. The district has experienced massive growth but maintains a boutique, community-driven feel.

Schools (as of 2025):

• Elementary: Argyle West ES, Hilltop ES, Argyle South ES

• Middle: Argyle Middle School

• High: Argyle High School

Highlights:

• Consistently A-rated by Texas Education Agency (TEA)

• Ranked Top 10 Best School Districts in DFW by Niche

• Smaller class sizes compared to neighboring districts

📍 Attendance Map:
🔗 Argyle ISD Zoning Map (PDF)

📘 Denton ISD

Website: https://www.dentonisd.org
📍 Serves: Denton, parts of Argyle, Corinth, Cross Roads, and Northlake

Overview:
Denton ISD is a diverse, mid-sized district with a balance of urban and suburban campuses. It offers early college, IB programs, strong fine arts, and a mix of traditional and modern school settings.

Schools (Key examples):

• Elementary: Borman ES, Houston ES, Hawk ES

• Middle: McMath MS, Crownover MS, Strickland MS

• High: Ryan HS, Denton HS, Guyer HS

Highlights:

• 30,000+ students across 40+ campuses

• Specialized programs in tech, dual language, and gifted education

• School quality varies by zone—Guyer & Hawk feeder zones often most requested

📍 Attendance Map:
🔗 Denton ISD Interactive Attendance Zones
🎯 Denton ISD Ratings on GreatSchools

🐾 Northwest ISD

Website: https://www.nisdtx.org
📍 Serves: Northlake, Justin, Roanoke, Trophy Club, and parts of Argyle

Overview:
One of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas, NISD blends suburban planning with future-ready academics. It covers several master-planned communities like Pecan Square, Canyon Falls (east), and Ridge at Northlake.

Schools (sample):

• Elementary: Lance Thompson ES, Justin ES, Wayne A. Cox ES

• Middle: Pike MS, Medlin MS

• High: Northwest HS, Byron Nelson HS, Eaton HS

Highlights:

• College & Career Academies with tracks like aviation, robotics, health sciences

• Diverse learning models: STEM, gifted, and PBL options

• High-rated campuses in Pecan Square & Ridge zones

📍 Attendance Maps:
🔗 NISD Interactive Attendance Boundary Tool
🎯 Northwest ISD Rankings on Niche

🌼 Flower Mound – Lewisville ISD (LISD)

Website: https://www.lisd.net
📍 Serves: Flower Mound, Highland Village, Copper Canyon, parts of Lewisville

Overview:
Lewisville ISD is a large, established district with over 50 campuses. Flower Mound schools consistently top rankings across Texas, offering advanced academics, strong AP/dual credit options, and a polished suburban experience.

Schools (Flower Mound zone examples):

• Elementary: Bridlewood ES, Wellington ES

• Middle: Forestwood MS, Downing MS

• High: Marcus HS, Flower Mound HS

Highlights:

• High-performing schools across nearly every Flower Mound zip code

• Award-winning band, debate, and athletic programs

• Strong parent engagement and booster club support

📍 Attendance Maps:
🔗 LISD Boundary Maps
🎯 Flower Mound LISD Ratings on GreatSchools

🗺️ Which District Is Right for Your Family?

🔗 Verified Resources

• Texas Education Agency Ratings – txschools.gov

• GreatSchools Search Tool

• Niche District Rankings

• Realtor.com School Zone Search

• Map: All Denton County ISD Boundaries (PDF)