Best Schools in Buckingham, Arlington, VA
Buckingham, Arlington, VA has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 10,357 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Buckingham meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buckingham, Arlington, VA
The top high schools in Buckingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington-liberty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2715 Students
2. Wakefield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2766 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buckingham, Arlington, VA
The top middle schools in Buckingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swanson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
2. Kenmore Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
3. Jefferson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1053 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buckingham, Arlington, VA
The top elementary schools in Buckingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Long Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
2. Barrett Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
3. Barcroft Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
4. St Thomas More Cathedral School
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Projected Test Scores
St Thomas More Cathedral School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 479 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buckingham, Arlington, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buckingham, Arlington, VA has a total population of 6,956 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buckingham, Arlington, 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 Buckingham, Arlington, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buckingham, Arlington, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buckingham, Arlington, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buckingham, Arlington, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buckingham, Arlington, VA
How many schools are in Buckingham, Arlington, VA?
Buckingham, Arlington, VA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 10,357 students in total.
How do schools in Buckingham perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Buckingham score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Buckingham meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buckingham?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 59%
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