There are 171 schools in the USA with the word detent in the name.

The word "detent" is not commonly found in the names of U.S. public schools. In fact, "detent" is a technical term, most often used to describe a mechanical device that maintains a position or controls motion, rather than a word that reflects educational, historical, or cultural significance in the context of school naming traditions. U.S. public schools are more frequently named after prominent individuals, geographic locations, local landmarks, or values such as unity and excellence. There is no known tradition, historically or culturally, that connects the word "detent" to the naming of educational institutions in the United States. Therefore, the presence of this term in school names would be highly unusual and not representative of any broader pattern.

Alabama (1)

California (2)

Florida (24)

Georgia (16)

Idaho (10)

Illinois (20)

Kentucky (2)

Louisiana (2)

Michigan (4)

Minnesota (1)

Missouri (4)

Nevada (3)

New York (3)

Pennsylvania (1)

South Carolina (1)

Texas (33)

Virginia (23)

Washington (18)

Wisconsin (3)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate