For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,849 students in Arlington, TN. The top ranked public high schools in Arlington, 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.
Arlington, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Arlington, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arlington High School, with 96% 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 Public High Schools in Arlington, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Grades: 5-10
| 1,305 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5475 Airline Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Grades: 9-12
| 1,866 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Arlington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Grades: 9
| 753 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Arlington, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington, TN include Lakeland Preparatory School, Arlington High School and Bolton High School. Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington?
3 public high schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington 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).
Which public high schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Arlington include: Bolton High School vs. Arlington High School
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