Savannah, Texas

Savannah is a census-designated place east of Denton in Denton County, Texas, United States. The community is a housing subdivision marketed by Huffines Communities and is located entirely within the boundaries of Denton County Fresh Water Supply District#10. As of the 2010 census, Savannah had a population of 3,318.[1]

Savannah, Texas
Census-designated place
Savannah
Location within the state of Texas
Coordinates: 33°13′29″N 96°54′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyDenton
Area
 • Total0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
 • Land0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,318
 • Density3,600/sq mi (1,400/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)214, 469, 945, 972
Websitewww.savannahdfw.com

Geography

Savannah is located on the north side of U.S. Route 380 in an unincorporated area of Denton County, 12 miles (19 km) east of Denton and 15 miles (24 km) west of McKinney. It is bordered to the south by land within the town of Little Elm and east within the city of Prosper, Texas.

Education

Savannah is served by the Denton Independent School District. Education is accomplished by Savannah Elementary School (grades K-5) within the subdivision; Navo Middle School (grades 6-8), and Braswell High School.[2]

Previously, it was split between Denton High School (grades 9-12) and Denton Ryan High School (grades 9-12). A new high school opened in the fall of 2016 closer to the subdivision. The typical resident has at least a 12th-grade education, and most are college graduates.

References
  1. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Savannah CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  2. Home. Braswell High School. Retrieved on December 29, 2016. "Braswell High School,[...]serves families in the eastern portion of the district who reside in[...]"
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