South Lakes High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reston, Virginia 20191 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#42 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#536 of 16,910 nationally
About South Lakes High
South Lakes High is a public high located in Reston, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,434 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 42nd of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,434.
There are 10 schools in Reston; South Lakes High ranks 4th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)88%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
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 Lakes High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,434
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Lakes High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hughes Middle
Reston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,012 students · 344 m away
Terraset Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
598 students · 521 m away
Sunrise Valley Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students · 1.9 km away
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
726 students · 1.9 km away
Crossfield Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
513 students · 2.8 km away
Dogwood Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
745 students · 3.0 km away
Lake Anne Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students · 3.7 km away
Fox Mill Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
650 students · 3.7 km away
Forest Edge Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
454 students · 4.2 km away
Aldrin Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students · 5.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Lakes High a good school?
South Lakes High has a Success Index (US) of 86.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #42 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 Lakes High rank in Virginia?
South Lakes High ranks #42 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #536 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Lakes High?
South Lakes High had 2,434 students in 2025.
Is South Lakes High a elementary school or a high school?
South Lakes High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Lakes High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Lakes High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.