South County High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lorton, Virginia 22079 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#59 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#788 of 16,910 nationally
About South County High
South County High is a public high located in Lorton, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,106 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 59th of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,106.
There are 5 schools in Lorton; South County High ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)88%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South County High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South County High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Laurel Hill Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
743 students · 460 m away
South County Middle
Lorton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
943 students · 740 m away
Halley Elementary
Fairfax Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
608 students · 1.8 km away
Lorton Station Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
745 students · 2.1 km away
Newington Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students · 2.4 km away
Silverbrook Elementary
Fairfax Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
799 students · 3.0 km away
Saratoga Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
612 students · 3.0 km away
Gunston Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students · 4.4 km away
Rockledge Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 4.9 km away
Hunt Valley Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
735 students · 5.0 km away
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2,131 students
John Randolph Tucker High
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Frequently asked questions
Is South County High a good school?
South County High has a Success Index (US) of 83.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #59 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South County High rank in Virginia?
South County High ranks #59 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #788 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South County High?
South County High had 2,106 students in 2025.
Is South County High a elementary school or a high school?
South County High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South County High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South County High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.