Overview
South County Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Lorton, Virginia. The school enrolls 967 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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictFairfax County Public Schools
County51059
CityLorton
ZIP22079
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510126002871
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment967
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 %25%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)