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Arlington School Zones
A buyer's guide to Arlington Community Schools — one of the metro's highest-rated districts — plus a recent change NE Shelby buyers should know.
Arlington is one of the fastest-growing corners of Shelby County, and its schools are a big reason why. Arlington Community Schools has been its own district since 2014, and it's consistently one of the top-rated in the metro. Here's what to know before you buy up here.
One of the metro's best districts
Arlington Community Schools rates an overall A and ranks among the top five districts in Tennessee — and around #2 in the Memphis area — by Niche's 2026 rankings. It's anchored by Arlington High School, a well-regarded, established high school, and it draws a lot of families to the area specifically for the academics.
The schools
Arlington Community Schools is a compact K–12 district:
- Arlington High School — the district's flagship
- Arlington Middle School
- Arlington Elementary and Donelson Elementary — both highly rated
Recent change: the Lakeland shift
Here's a detail that trips up buyers relying on older information. For years, students from neighboring Lakeland attended Arlington High under an inter-district arrangement. As of the 2025-26 school year, Lakeland completed its own K–12 system, and that arrangement has ended. So if you're comparing Arlington and Lakeland homes, don't assume the old Arlington-High path for Lakeland addresses — I'll confirm the current assignment for the specific home. (More on that in my Lakeland K-12 write-up.)
How zoning works here
Arlington is booming with new construction, and when an area grows this fast, attendance boundaries get adjusted as new neighborhoods and schools come online. Assignment is set by your exact property address, not the city name or a listing — so I confirm the current assigned schools for every Arlington home we tour before you fall for it.
Neighborhoods and schools
A lot of Arlington's inventory is newer construction in communities like Donelson Farms, Arlington Station, and Snyder Plantation, plus established pockets near Depot Square. Which schools each feeds depends on the address and can shift with growth, so let me match neighborhoods to your priorities; start with my Arlington overview page.
FAQ
Arlington schools, answered
Is Arlington a good school district?
Yes - Arlington Community Schools rates an overall A and ranks among the top five districts in Tennessee (about #2 in the Memphis area) by Niche's 2026 rankings, anchored by well-regarded Arlington High School. Strong schools are a major draw to the area.
What schools are part of Arlington Community Schools?
The district includes Arlington High School, Arlington Middle School, and two highly rated elementaries - Arlington Elementary and Donelson Elementary. Exact assignment depends on your address, and boundaries can shift as the area grows.
Do Lakeland students still attend Arlington High School?
No. For years Lakeland students attended Arlington High under an inter-district arrangement, but that ended once Lakeland completed its own K-12 system in 2025-26. If you're looking at Lakeland homes, confirm the current assignment - older listings may still reference the old setup.
How do I confirm the school zone for an Arlington home?
Check the exact property address against the district's official attendance-zone lookup rather than the city name or the listing, and remember boundaries shift in fast-growing areas. I verify this for every home we tour - call or text me at (901) 701-8738.
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Matt Mitchell, REALTOR®
I'm a REALTOR® and part of a third-generation Memphis-area real estate family. I confirm the exact school zoning for every home my clients tour — no guessing, no surprises. I'm the one who answers the phone.
Buying in Arlington?
Let me confirm the schools for any home you're eyeing.
Send me an address and I'll verify the exact assigned schools before you fall in love with it. Call or text (901) 701-8738, or use the form.