Arlington School District
School District · Arlington, Tennessee
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,924
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,924
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Arlington?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Arlington as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Arlington Elementary
Arlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Donelson Elementary
Arlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Arlington Middle
Arlington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#2 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,924
$487 vs Tennessee median
District size
4,592 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Arlington ranks #2 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Arlington's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Arlington Elementary (9.3/10), Donelson Elementary (9.0/10), and Arlington Middle (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Arlington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Donelson Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Arlington Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Arlington High | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Arlington
Arlington is a Arlington, Tennessee school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 4,592 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $10,924 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Arlington is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Arlington Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Arlington students show an average math proficiency of 60.4% and ELA proficiency of 61.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Arlington, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Arlington with test data.
Schools in Arlington
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Arlington
- Total Enrollment
- 4,592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 277
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arlington?
Arlington has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Arlington?
The average composite rating for Arlington is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Arlington?
Arlington spends $10,924 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Arlington?
The average student-teacher ratio in Arlington is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Arlington?
Arlington Elementary is the highest-rated school in Arlington with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Arlington?
Across schools in Arlington with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Arlington compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Arlington has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.8%
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Compare Arlington with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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