For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,273 students in Lorton, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Lorton, VA is South County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lorton, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Lorton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Lorton, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South County High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lorton, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8501 Silverbrook Road
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-1600
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,273 students
Lorton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8101 Lorton Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Grades: PK
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lorton, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lorton, VA include South County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lorton?
1 public high schools are located in Lorton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lorton?
Lorton public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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