For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,200 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 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Lorton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Lorton, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South County High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lorton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Silverbrook Road
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-1600
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Lorton, Virginia Public Schools (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 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 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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