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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
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)