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Arlington

Tennessee · Public School District
4
Schools
4,803
Students
$10,918
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Arlington is a public school district in Tennessee serving 4,803 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,918 is below the national average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arlington ElementaryPK–05901
Donelson ElementaryPK–05847
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Arlington Middle06–08992
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Arlington High09–122,063
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,918-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
47%
State
41.4%
Local (property tax)
47.1%
Federal
11.5%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
4,803
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,918, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arlington?
Arlington has 4 public schools, serving a total of 4,803 students.
What is the graduation rate for Arlington?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Arlington spend per student?
Arlington spends $10,918 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Arlington?
No, Arlington does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Arlington serve?
Arlington serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.