Gunston Elementary
Lorton, VA
Grades PreK to 6 · 530 students
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South County Middle
Lorton, Virginia · Grades 7 to 8 · Fairfax County Public Schools
Public school
About South County Middle
Located in Lorton, Virginia, South County Middle is a public school for grades 7 through 8. It reported 943 students in 2024-25. There are about 13.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (71 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Fairfax County. There are 47 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 195 schools in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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School facts
| Address | 8700 Laurel Crest Dr., Lorton, VA 22079 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (703) 690-5500 |
| School district | Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Grades | 7 to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 943 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 71 |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Middle |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Fairfax County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510126002871). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
South County HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lorton · 0.5 miLaurel Hill ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Lorton · 0.7 miHalley ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Fairfax Station, VA · 0.8 miNewington Forest ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Springfield, VA · 1.2 miSilverbrook ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Fairfax Station, VA · 1.4 miLorton Station ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Lorton · 1.8 miSaratoga ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Springfield, VA · 1.9 miThe Springs a Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 3Springfield, VA · 2.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does South County Middle serve?
South County Middle serves grades 7 through 8.
How many students attend South County Middle?
South County Middle reported 943 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South County Middle?
About 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 943 students and 71 teachers in federal data.
Is South County Middle a public or charter school?
South County Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is South County Middle in?
South County Middle is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/fairfax-county-public-schools/
Where is South County Middle located?
South County Middle is at 8700 Laurel Crest Dr., Lorton, VA 22079. The phone number is (703) 690-5500.
How many other schools are near South County Middle?
There are 47 other schools within 5 miles of South County Middle in our directory.
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South County High
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