For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,849 students in 38002, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38002, TN are Lakeland Preparatory School, Arlington High School and Bolton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38002 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38002, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38002 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arlington High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38002, TN Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Gr: 5-10 | 1,305 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Arlington High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5475 Airline Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Gr: 9-12 | 1,866 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Bolton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7323 Brunswick Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-1435
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-1435
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Gr: 9 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38002, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38002, TN include Lakeland Preparatory School, Arlington High School and Bolton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38002?
3 public high schools are located in 38002.
What is the racial composition of students in 38002?
38002 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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