Top 5 Best Arlington County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,858 students in Arlington County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Arlington County, VA are Williamsburg Middle School, Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Swanson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Arlington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Arlington County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #22.
Dorothy Hamm Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 N Vacation Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-2910
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #33.
Swanson Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5800 N Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Gunston Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,183 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 S Old Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 925 students
Rank: #66.
Kenmore Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Carlin Springs Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,025 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Arlington County, VA

Arlington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-2700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arlington County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Arlington County, VA include Williamsburg Middle School, Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Swanson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Arlington County, VA?
6 public middle schools are located in Arlington County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington County, VA?
Arlington County, VA public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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