Arlington High School is a public high school located in Arlington, Tennessee, United States. It was started in 2004 and had an enrollment of 1,866 students in the 2023???4 school year.
Serving 1,674 students in grades 9-12, Arlington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,674 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arlington High School's student population of 1,674 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,674 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
107 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Think. Create. Achieve.
School Rankings
Arlington High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
14%
20%
White
67%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
8%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington High School's ranking?
Arlington High School is ranked #350 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Arlington High School often compared to?
Arlington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett High School, Houston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arlington High School?
The graduation rate of Arlington High School is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Arlington High School?
1,674 students attend Arlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Arlington High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Arlington High School offer ?
Arlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arlington High School part of?
Arlington High School is part of Arlington School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
If you want your child to be bullied and stigmatized by the faculty, this is the perfect school for your family.
The faculty worries more about discipline and suspending the students, I'm not sure how the kids learn anything. Seriously, the treatment of some of the students borders on harassment.
Want your chd to go to college? Good luck. The guidance counselors idea of helping your child is by telling them which website they should apply for financial aid on. That's it.
We moved from Bartlett to Arlington and the schools are day and night.
If you think Arlington schools are the right schools for your family, I'd advise you to think twice.
Awful awful schools.
5 10/10/2025
Honestly I loved Arlington and all 4 of my years there were so much fun. There is a place for everyone. If you're sporty, theatrical, musical, or just plain weird, there is a place for you. Students have lots of school spirit. Most of the teachers are great but every school has their duds. My friend transferred from Arlington to Bartlett because of rezoning, and was shocked at how bad their academics and building are. Honestly, whoever wrote the other review on here was probably a strange, overinvolved parent. Arlington is a great school and I think 95% of the students would agree.
5 10/10/2025
As a freshman in this school, I`m loving the experience so far. The students and teachers have a lot of school spirit, and the range of fine arts and sports is very wide. I`ve read some reviews with many complaints about the school, like the 2-star rater below, but I have to disagree with them. If you`re an artist, a jock, a musician, a dramatist, or anything else, then this school will meet, or even exceed, your standards.
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