For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 967 students in Lorton, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lorton, VA is South County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lorton, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Lorton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lorton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South County Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8700 Laurel Crest Dr.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 690-5500
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 690-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Lorton, Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8101 Lorton Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Gr: PK | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lorton, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lorton, VA include South County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lorton?
1 public middle schools are located in Lorton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lorton?
Lorton public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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