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South County High

PublicGrades 9–12
Lorton, Virginia · Fairfax County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,200
Student:Teacher15.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch24%
Title INo
South County
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
2,200
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
24%-41.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

South County High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Lorton, Virginia. The school enrolls 2,200 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictFairfax County Public Schools
County51059
CityLorton
ZIP22079
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510126002436

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,200

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %24%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)