Total enrollment
27,950
+975 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
Arlington County
Virginia · Public K-12
Arlington County in Virginia is home to 42 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 27,950 students between them, broken out as 32 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high. Arlington County Public Schools is the largest district by enrollment.
7-year change in Arlington County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
36
+4 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 45%
% Hispanic
31%
was 29%
% Black
11%
was 10%
% Asian
9%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
42
1 districts
Enrollment
27,950
NCES CCD
Median income
$142,114
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
30.8%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
32
13,428 students
Middle
6
6,083 students
High
4
8,439 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Arlington County Public Schools
27,950 students · 1 district in Arlington County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Arlington County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
77.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
36
18.0% under 18
Test scores in Arlington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 35 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Nottingham Elementary· 97.0%
- Williamsburg Middle· 97.0%
- Tuckahoe Elementary· 95.0%
- Arlington Traditional· 94.0%
- Discovery Elementary· 94.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Carlin Springs Elementary· 38.0%
- Arlington Community High· 46.0%
- Abingdon Elementary· 53.0%
- Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary· 53.0%
- Randolph Elementary· 54.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Arlington | High | 09-12 | 3,044 | · |
| Wakefield High | Arlington | High | 09-12 | 2,646 | · |
| Yorktown High | Arlington | High | 09-12 | 2,593 | · |
| Jefferson Middle | Arlington | Middle | 06-08 | 1,120 | · |
| Gunston Middle | Arlington | Middle | 06-08 | 1,072 | · |
| Kenmore Middle | Arlington | Middle | 06-08 | 1,053 | · |
| Swanson Middle | Arlington | Middle | 06-08 | 993 | · |
| Dorothy Hamm Middle | Arlington | Middle | 06-08 | 989 | · |
| Williamsburg Middle | Arlington | Middle | 06-08 | 856 | · |
| Abingdon Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 768 | · |
| Cardinal Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 682 | · |
| Oakridge Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 636 | · |
| Arlington Science Focus School | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 632 | · |
| Alice West Fleet Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 629 | · |
| Arlington Traditional | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 624 | · |
| Claremont Immersion | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 595 | · |
| Hoffman-Boston Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 592 | · |
| Glebe Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 574 | · |
| Escuela Key Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 572 | · |
| Ashlawn Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 553 | · |
| Carlin Springs Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 534 | · |
| Taylor Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 530 | · |
| Montessori Public School of Arlington | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 528 | · |
| Barrett Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 500 | · |
| Barcroft Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 495 | · |
| Discovery Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 489 | · |
| Innovation Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 483 | · |
| Jamestown Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 456 | · |
| Tuckahoe Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 448 | · |
| Long Branch Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 442 | · |
| Randolph Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 430 | · |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 417 | · |
| Campbell Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 403 | · |
| Nottingham Elementary | Arlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 382 | · |
| Arlington Community High | Arlington | High | 09-12 | 156 | · |
| Integration Station | Arlington | Elementary | PK-PK | 34 | · |
| Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program | Arlington | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Governor's Academy for Career and Technical Education in Arl | Arlington | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| HB Woodlawn Secondary Program | Arlington | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Langston High Continuation Program | Arlington | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| New Directions Alternative H.S. Program | Arlington | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Technical Education & Career Center | Arlington | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Arlington County
About Arlington County
Arlington County is a middle-population Virginia county of about 236,254 residents, home to 42 public schools and roughly 27,950 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $142,114, roughly 77% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 86% above the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Arlington County is made up of 32 elementary schools (13,428 students), 6 middle schools (6,083), and 4 high schools (8,439).
Arlington County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 27,950 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Arlington County has climbed 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 26,975 students to 27,950. The school count climbed from 32 to 36 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 45% to 41%.
On this page, the community for Arlington County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Arlington County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data