Can I use Arlington County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Arlington County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Arlington County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Arlington County?

Start with the 42 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Arlington County Schools & Education

Name: Arlington County, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Arlington County, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

60/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,425

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

60/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#38

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Arlington County

Measured School Summary

Arlington County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.0%.

Funding Context

Arlington County spends $11,425 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 12% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 44% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Arlington County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

42 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

60/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #38 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

86.0%

3.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$11,425

$3,484 above the state average

School coverage

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Arlington County has 42 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Arlington County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Arlington County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 42 of 42 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#38

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 86% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Arlington County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

27,562 students

Elementary 25Middle 6High 4Other 7

42 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Arlington County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 42 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Arlington County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Arlington County, Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Spotlight on Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington County Public Schools serves as the sole district for the county's 27,562 students. While there are no charter schools, the district offers diverse options including three alternative schools and one specialized education facility.

Thriving in a Major City Setting

All 42 schools are located in urban city environments, with an average size of 766 students. Wakefield High and Washington-Liberty High are the largest schools, each serving over 2,700 students in a dynamic, urban campus setting.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Arlington County

Reported Enrollment

27,562

36 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25

Middle6

High4

Other7

1 School District in Arlington County

Arlington County Public Schools

Guide

42 schools

27,562 students enrolled

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42 Public Schools in Arlington County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Arlington County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
WAKEFIELD HIGH	Profile	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22206City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,766
Washington-Liberty High	Profile	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22201City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,715
YORKTOWN HIGH	Profile	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22207City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,577
GUNSTON MIDDLE	Profile	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22206City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,111
JEFFERSON MIDDLE	Profile	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22204City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,053
KENMORE MIDDLE	Profile	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22204City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	994
SWANSON MIDDLE	Profile	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22205City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	936
DOROTHY HAMM MIDDLE	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22207City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	899
WILLIAMSBURG MIDDLE	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22207City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	827
Abingdon Elementary	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22206City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	715
Cardinal Elementary	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22205City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	704
Oakridge Elementary	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22202City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	674
ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22205City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	668
CLAREMONT IMMERSION	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22206City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	631
Escuela Key Elementary	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22205City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	618
Alice West Fleet Elementary	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22204City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	614
Hoffman-Boston Elementary	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22204City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	565
Carlin Springs Elementary	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22204City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	555
Ashlawn Elementary	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22205City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	550
ARLINGTON SCIENCE FOCUS SCHOOL	Record	Arlington County Public Schools	Arlington, 22201City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	549

WAKEFIELD HIGH

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22206 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,766 students

Washington-Liberty High

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22201 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,715 students

YORKTOWN HIGH

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22207 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,577 students

GUNSTON MIDDLE

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22206 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,111 students

JEFFERSON MIDDLE

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22204 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,053 students

KENMORE MIDDLE

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22204 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle994 students

SWANSON MIDDLE

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22205 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle936 students

DOROTHY HAMM MIDDLE

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22207 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle899 students

WILLIAMSBURG MIDDLE

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22207 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle827 students

Abingdon Elementary

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22206 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary715 students

Cardinal Elementary

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22205 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary704 students

Oakridge Elementary

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22202 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary674 students

ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22205 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary668 students

CLAREMONT IMMERSION

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22206 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary631 students

Escuela Key Elementary

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22205 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary618 students

Alice West Fleet Elementary

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22204 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary614 students

Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22204 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary565 students

Carlin Springs Elementary

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22204 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary555 students

Ashlawn Elementary

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22205 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary550 students

ARLINGTON SCIENCE FOCUS SCHOOL

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, 22201 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary549 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,425

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?

Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Arlington County?

Arlington County has a school score of 60/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Arlington County?

The high school graduation rate in Arlington County is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Arlington County spend per student?

Arlington County spends $11,425 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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