For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 6,083 students in Arlington, VA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Arlington, VA are Williamsburg Middle School, Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Swanson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arlington, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Dorothy Hamm Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 N Vacation Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-2910
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-2910
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Swanson Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5500
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 S Old Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5900
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Gunston Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Kenmore Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Carlin Springs Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-6800
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Arlington, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Directions Alternative H.s. Program (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
2121 N. Culpeper
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-2117
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-2117
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Arlington, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arlington, VA include Williamsburg Middle School, Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Swanson Middle School. Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Arlington?
6 public middle schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Arlington include: Williamsburg Middle School vs. Swanson Middle School, Kenmore Middle School vs. Swanson Middle School, Gunston Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
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