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#372 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 21% in state

Arlington High

High School · Arlington · Arlington, TN

A high school in Arlington, TN serving grades 9th – 12th.

5475 Airline RD, Arlington, TN 38002

  • Math 48% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 71% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.3% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.9 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation23.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$10,924
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Arlington High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Arlington High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average358/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,478

Median home value

$363,000

Median rent

$1,695/mo

College educated

47%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
23.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gallaway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–114.5 mi23Compare →
Macon Road Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2PK–125.0 mi259Compare →
Morris Wilson Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition7.25–125.0 mi89Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Arlington

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$10,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arlington High is listed in Arlington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arlington High

Arlington High is a public high school in Arlington, TN, part of Arlington, serving approximately 1,866 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #372 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arlington High

What grades does Arlington High serve?

Arlington High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arlington High?

Arlington High has an enrollment of approximately 1,866 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington High?

The student-teacher ratio at Arlington High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arlington High rank in TN?

Arlington High ranks #372 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Arlington High's MySchoolScout rating?

Arlington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arlington High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Arlington High a charter school?

No, Arlington High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arlington High a Title I school?

No, Arlington High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,866
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 38002)
43,868
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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