Below Average
#1609 of 1,786 schools in TN
Bolton High
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Arlington, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
7323 Brunswick Road, Arlington, TN 38002
- Math 21% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 75.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bolton High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bolton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Midtown CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 356 | Compare → |
| Crosstown High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 499 | Compare → |
| East HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 615 | Compare → |
| Memphis Rise AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 6–12 | Not available | 755 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #148 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bolton High is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bolton High
Bolton High is a public high school in Arlington, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 678 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,609 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bolton High
What grades does Bolton High serve?
Bolton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bolton High?
Bolton High has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolton High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bolton High rank in TN?
Bolton High ranks #1,609 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Bolton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bolton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Bolton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bolton High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Bolton High a charter school?
No, Bolton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bolton High a Title I school?
No, Bolton High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (901) 416-1435
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38002)
- 43,868
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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