For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,769 students in 38002, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38002, TN are Arlington Middle School, Lakeland Preparatory School and Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38002 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38002, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38002, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5470 Lamb Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
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: 5-11 | 1,509 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38002, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38002, TN include Arlington Middle School, Lakeland Preparatory School and Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38002?
3 public middle schools are located in 38002.
What is the racial composition of students in 38002?
38002 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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