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South County Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8Virtual
8700 Laurel Crest Dr., Lorton, VA 22079 · (703) 690-5500 · Part of Fairfax County Public Schools
Students
943
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
23%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
7–8
What stands out about South County Middle
- School Grade A−: near the top of Virginia’s public schools
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 10.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency66%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts83%
State average 69.5%
Location
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8700 Laurel Crest Dr., Lorton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7453
Grade 8490
Enrollment over time
1,052’20
974’21
951’22
967’23
943’24
Down 10.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 41%Black 19%Asian 16%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 8%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.