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4 schools in Arlington

Tennessee · 4,403 students · 1 city

Arlington in Tennessee operates 4 K-12 public schools, enrolling about 4,403 students (around 1101 per school).

4-year change in Arlington

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,403
-486 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Arlington ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
4,403#53 of 135#2,204 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#102 of 135N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
49.3%#39 of 123#3,067 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Arlington HighArlingtonHigh09-121,674
Arlington MiddleArlingtonMiddle06-08960
Arlington ElementaryArlingtonElementaryPK-05926
Donelson ElementaryArlingtonElementaryPK-05843

About Arlington

Across 4 schools, Arlington instructs about 4,403 students in Tennessee. By footprint it is a sparse district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Arlington spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Arlington is about 1,101, higher than the Tennessee average of roughly 537.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,403 students, declined 10% from the 4,889 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Arlington discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Arlington run?
Arlington has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 4,403 students in Tennessee.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Arlington?
Arlington includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Arlington?
Arlington High is the largest public school in Arlington by enrollment, with approximately 1,674 students.
What grade levels does Arlington serve?
Arlington serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.