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Arlington County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
36
Schools
27,562
Students
$27,865
Per-Pupil Spend
+94% nat'l
30.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
87.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Arlington County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 27,562 students across 36 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,865 is above average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (36)
Elementary Schools25 schools
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DOROTHY HAMM MIDDLE06–08899
GUNSTON MIDDLE06–081,111
JEFFERSON MIDDLE06–081,053
KENMORE MIDDLE06–08994
SWANSON MIDDLE06–08936
WILLIAMSBURG MIDDLE06–08827
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH09–12206
WAKEFIELD HIGH09–122,766
Washington-Liberty High09–122,715
YORKTOWN HIGH09–122,577
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
INTEGRATION STATIONPK–PK34
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,865+94% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
12%
79%
State
12.4%
Local (property tax)
79.4%
Federal
8.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (79%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
27,562
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.4%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,865 per pupil — 94% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Arlington County Public Schools has 36 public schools, serving a total of 27,562 students.
What is the graduation rate for Arlington County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 87.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Arlington County Public Schools spend per student?
Arlington County Public Schools spends $27,865 per pupil — 94% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Arlington County Public Schools?
30% of students in Arlington County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Arlington County Public Schools?
No, Arlington County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Arlington County Public Schools serve?
Arlington County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Arlington County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Arlington County Public Schools is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.