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South County High

8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton, VA 22079, United States

+1 (703) 446-1600

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South County High Overview

About This School

South County High is a public high in Lorton, Virginia, serving 2,106 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 128 teachers with an average salary of $85,264 and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 210 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. The demographic breakdown includes 37% White, 23% Black, 18% Asian, 15% Hispanic, and 7% students of two or more races.

2,106

Total Students

Grade 9-12

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

128 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Fairfax County

Students per Counselor

210:1

South County High Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

210

Students per Counselor

South County High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

128

Average Teacher Salary

$85,264

City Avg: $85,264

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor210:1

South County High Student Demographics

Student Body

51.57%

Male

48.43%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,106 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White36.7%

Hispanic15.24%

Asian18.42%

Black22.6%

Two or More Races6.65%

Native American0.19%

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Frequently Asked Questions About South County High

Q: What is South County High?

A: South County High is a high public located in Lorton.

Q: How many students attend South County High?

A: South County High has approximately 2,106 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at South County High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at South County High is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about South County High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About South County High - Lorton, VA

Quick Facts about South County High
School Name	South County High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton, VA 22079, Lorton, VA
County	Fairfax County
Phone	+1 (703) 446-1600
Total Students	2,106
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	128
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about South County High

What is South County High?

South County High is a high public located in Lorton.

How many students attend South County High?

South County High has approximately 2,106 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South County High?

The student-teacher ratio at South County High is 16:1.

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