Overview

South County High School is a public school in Lorton, VA, offering AP courses and 31 sports. It is one of 55 high schools in Fairfax County Public Schools.

School Rating

South County High School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
7/10
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College Prep

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

8501 Silverbrook Road
Lorton, VA 22079
School leader: Mr Samuel Khoshaba
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Nearby Schools

  • 7 /10
    Laurel Hill Elementary School
    0.29 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
  • 8 /10
    South County Middle School
    0.48 miles
    Public district; 7-8
  • NA
    Kinder Care Learning Center 741
    0.77 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Silverbrook KinderCare
    0.77 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    The Nest Academy Learning Preschool
    0.93 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • 6 /10
    Halley Elementary School
    1.15 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
  • 4 /10
    Lorton Station Elementary School
    1.31 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
  • NA
    Silo Center Pre-School
    1.37 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Northern Virginia Academy Ecc
    1.42 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
    7.91 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Glebe Elementary School
    13.65 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
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    12.21 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Taylor Elementary School
    14.7 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Tuckahoe Elementary School
    12.83 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
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    13.85 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Featherstone Elementary School
    6.17 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Mary G. Porter Traditional
    7.21 miles
    Public district; 1-8
  • 9 /10
    Mclean High School
    14.52 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    West Springfield High School
    4.75 miles
    Public district; 9-12