For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,872 students in Arlington, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 510 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Arlington, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%). Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, TN are Arlington Elementary School, Donelson Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Arlington, TN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11825 Douglas
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #22.
Donelson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12140 Donelson Farms Pkwy
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Grades: PK-5
| 880 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Grades: PK-4
| 1,049 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5470 Lamb Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Grades: 5-8
| 854 students
Rank: #66.
Arlington High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5475 Airline Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Grades: 9-12
| 2,202 students
Rank: #77.
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 873-8160
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 873-8160
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Bolton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7323 Brunswick Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 873-8150
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 873-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 631 students
Arlington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Grades: 9
| 753 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arlington, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, TN include Arlington Elementary School, Donelson Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary School. Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public schools are located in Arlington, TN?
8 public schools are located in Arlington, TN.
What percentage of students in Arlington, TN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Arlington, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington, TN?
Arlington, TN public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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