Arlington Middle vs Lakeland Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.3 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
Lakeland Preparatory School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 5–11
1,509 students
| Measure | Arlington Middle Arlington, Tennessee | Lakeland Preparatory School Lakeland, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 307 | #11 of 307 |
| National rank | #4898 of 15,369 | #1804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–11 |
| Students | 960 | 1,509 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 1,509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| city | Arlington | Lakeland |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 62.6).
- •Lakeland Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Lakeland Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Lakeland Preparatory School is the larger school with 1,509 students compared with 960.
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 Lakeland Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Preparatory School ranks higher (78.1 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 Lakeland Preparatory School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Lakeland in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Middle: 960. Lakeland Preparatory School: 1,509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Middle and Lakeland Preparatory School rank in Tennessee?
Arlington Middle is 29th of 307 and Lakeland Preparatory School is 11th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).