For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,592 students in Arlington, TN. The top ranked public middle schools in Arlington, 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.
Arlington, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Arlington 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 Public Middle Schools in Arlington, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5470 Lamb Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Grades: 5-10
| 1,305 students
Rank: #33.
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Arlington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Grades: 9
| 753 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arlington, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Arlington, TN include Arlington Middle School, Lakeland Preparatory School and Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School. Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public middle schools are located in Arlington?
3 public middle schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington 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).
Which public middle schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Arlington include: Lakeland Preparatory School vs. Arlington Middle School, Arlington Middle School vs. Lakeland Preparatory School
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