For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,592 students in 38002, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38002, TN are Arlington Middle School, Lakeland Preparatory School and Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38002 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38002, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38002, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5470 Lamb Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Gr: 5-10 | 1,305 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
38002, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Gr: 9 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38002, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38002, TN include Arlington Middle School, Lakeland Preparatory School and Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38002?
3 public middle schools are located in 38002.
What is the racial composition of students in 38002?
38002 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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