VAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
South County High — School Profile & District Info
High|Lorton, Virginia|Fairfax County Public Schools
Lorton, VA 22079
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,200
Student:Teacher
15.8:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Fairfax County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
23.8%
Phone
(703)446-1600School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
65-69%
Math Proficiency
71%
78th percentile in VA
Graduation Rate
96%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
24 courses offered
799 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
277 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
619 test takers
Athletics
21 sports, 36 teams
780 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Worse than average in VATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,284
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
140.66
91% fully certified
Counselors
10
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1.25
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
4
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,975
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,588
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$20,708
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 25%Local 67%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$572,410
-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr
Washington, DC metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
10.0%
Below 150% poverty line
4.1%
Unemployment rate
7.5%
Uninsured residents
6.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
30,476
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
27,734
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
10,219 (37%)
Autism
5,166 (19%)
Other Health Impairment
3,908 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
3,524 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
1,613 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
906 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
2,106
Current enrollment
Stable(-6% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about South County High
South County High currently enrolls 2,200 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in VA.
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