Best Schools in Arlington County, VA
Arlington County, VA has a total of 60 schools including 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 38 elementary schools. A total of 38,023 students attend Arlington County, VA schools. On average, schools in Arlington County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Arlington County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Arlington County, VA
Arlington County, VA has 9 high schools with 14,236 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Arlington County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Arlington County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Yorktown High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2577 Students
2. Washington-liberty High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2715 Students
3. Arlington Community High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
4. Wakefield High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2766 Students
5. Alexandria City High School
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arlington County, VA
Arlington County, VA has 7 middle schools with 7,189 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Arlington County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Arlington County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Williamsburg Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
2. Dorothy Hamm Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students
3. Swanson Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
4. Gunston Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students
5. George Washington Middle
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1369 Students
6. Jefferson Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1053 Students
7. Kenmore Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arlington County, VA
Arlington County, VA has 38 elementary schools with 16,598 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Arlington County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Arlington County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Nottingham Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
2. Arlington Traditional
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students
3. Jamestown Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
4. Taylor Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
5. Innovation Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
6. Cardinal Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students
7. Tuckahoe Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
8. Discovery Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
9. Glebe Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
10. Ashlawn Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arlington County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arlington County, VA has a total population of 238,643 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 76% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arlington County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Arlington County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arlington County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arlington County, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Arlington County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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