For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,849 students in 38002, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 38002, TN are Lakeland Preparatory School, Arlington High School and Bolton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38002 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38002, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38002 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arlington High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38002, TN Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Gr: 5-10 | 1,305 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,866 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Bolton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7323 Brunswick Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-1435
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-1435
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
38002, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Gr: 9 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38002, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38002, TN include Lakeland Preparatory School, Arlington High School and Bolton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38002?
3 public high schools are located in 38002.
What is the racial composition of students in 38002?
38002 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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