Public schools in Lorton, VA
5 open public schools with an address in Lorton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,067
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lorton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Lorton, VA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,067 students, an average of 1,013 per school. The largest campus is South County High (2,106 students), and the largest elementary school is Lorton Station Elementary (745).
Every listed school belongs to Fairfax County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 33% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lorton
Elementary schools in Lorton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunston Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 530 | 13.8:1 | |
| Laurel Hill Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 743 | 15.3:1 | |
| Lorton Station Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 745 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Lorton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County Middle Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 943 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Lorton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,106 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.6%
- Hispanic17%
- Black25.6%
- Asian17.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Lorton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,067 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lorton
How many public schools are in Lorton, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Lorton: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,067 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lorton?
All listed public schools with an address in Lorton belong to Fairfax County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lorton?
South County High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lorton, with 2,106 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lorton?
No school with an address in Lorton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lorton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lorton public schools is 14:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lorton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities