Best High Schools in Arlington, VA

Arlington, 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 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 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Yorktown High

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2577 Students

2. Washington-liberty High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2715 Students

3. Arlington Community High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

4. Wakefield High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2766 Students

5. Alexandria City High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students

Best Middle Schools in Arlington, VA

Arlington, 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 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 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Williamsburg Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students

2. Dorothy Hamm Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students

3. Swanson Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students

4. Gunston Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students

5. George Washington Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1369 Students

6. Jefferson Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1053 Students

7. Kenmore Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Arlington, VA

Arlington, 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 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 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Nottingham Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students

2. Arlington Traditional

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students

3. Jamestown Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students

4. Taylor Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students

5. Innovation Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students

6. Cardinal Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students

7. Tuckahoe Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students

8. Discovery Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students

9. Glebe Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students

10. Ashlawn Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Arlington, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Arlington, VA has a total population of 236,727 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Arlington, VA

38,023

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Arlington, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arlington, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arlington, VA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,992 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Arlington, VA Internet Health Assessment.

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