South County High School
Tel:
(703)446-1600
- South County High School serves 2,255 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
South County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- South County High School's student population of 2,255 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,255 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 143 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South County High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South County High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #218 out of 1,796 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 20% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 19% | 23% |
| White | 44% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfax Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South County High School is Woodbridge High School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South County Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Laurel Hill Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lorton South County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1062 students
0.3 miles
8700 Laurel Crest Dr.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703)690-5500 0.3 7-8 1062 - Lorton Laurel Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 929 students
0.4 miles
8390 Laurel Crest Dr.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703)551-5300 0.4 PK-6 929 - Fairfax Station Halley Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 715 students
1.2 miles
8850 Cross Chase Circle
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703)551-5700 1.2 PK-6 715 - Springfield Newington Forest Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 542 students
1.2 miles
8001 Newington Forest Ave
Springfield, VA 22153
(703)923-2600 1.2 PK-6 542 - Fairfax Station Silverbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 813 students
1.6 miles
9350 Crosspointe Dr
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703)690-5100 1.6 PK-6 813
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