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6 schools in Arlington

Tennessee · Public K-12

Arlington's 6 public-school campuses collectively enroll about 5,364 students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Arlington

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,364
-854 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 62%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
25%
was 27%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Arlington ElementaryElementaryPK-05926
Arlington HighHigh09-121,674
Arlington MiddleMiddle06-08960
Barret's Chapel Elementary/MiddleElementaryPK-08300
Bolton HighHigh09-12661
Donelson ElementaryElementaryPK-05843

About Arlington

Arlington is a medium-population Tennessee city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 5,364 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Arlington is around 894 students, 66% meaningfully above the Tennessee average of about 537.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,364 students, decreased 14% from the 6,218 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 62% to 59% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Arlington discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Arlington, Tennessee?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Arlington, with a combined enrollment of about 5,364.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Arlington?
Arlington has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Arlington?
Arlington High is the largest public school in Arlington by enrollment, with approximately 1,674 students.
What school districts serve Arlington?
Arlington is served by 2 public school districts, including Arlington, Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Arlington cover?
Public schools in Arlington serve students from pre-K through grade 12.