Top Rankings
Arlington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,403 students in Arlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Arlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
4,403 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arlington School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 147 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
16%
% Black
13%
20%
% White
69%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,384 is higher than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,418 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,384
$12,075
Spending / Student
$12,418
$11,570
Best Arlington School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donelson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12140 Donelson Farms Pkwy
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Gr: PK-5 | 843 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11825 Douglas
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5470 Lamb Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Arlington High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5475 Airline Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlington School District?
Arlington School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,403 students.
What is the rank of Arlington School District?
Arlington School District is ranked #6 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington School District?
69% of Arlington School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is Arlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,418 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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