Gunston Elementary vs South County Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunston Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students
South County Middle
Lorton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
943 students
| Measure | Gunston Elementary Lorton, Virginia | South County Middle Lorton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #247 of 1,142 | #18 of 340 |
| National rank | #2482 of 50,301 | #221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 530 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 91% |
| city | Lorton | Lorton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South County Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 84.9).
- •South County Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •South County Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •South County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 39.4%).
- •South County Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •South County Middle is the larger school with 943 students compared with 530.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gunston Elementary better than South County Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South County Middle ranks higher (91.1 vs 84.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gunston Elementary and South County Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Lorton and Lorton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunston Elementary: 530. South County Middle: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunston Elementary and South County Middle rank in Virginia?
Gunston Elementary is 247th of 1,142 and South County Middle is 18th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).