Arlington Middle vs Donelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students
Donelson Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students
| Measure | Arlington Middle Arlington, Tennessee | Donelson Elementary Arlington, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 307 | #34 of 913 |
| National rank | #4898 of 15,369 | #1926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 960 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 83% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 62.6).
- •Donelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 56%).
- •Donelson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Arlington Middle is the larger school with 960 students compared with 843.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington Middle better than Donelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Donelson Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 62.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arlington Middle and Donelson Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Middle: 960. Donelson Elementary: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Middle and Donelson Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Arlington Middle is 29th of 307 and Donelson Elementary is 34th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).