Total enrollment
5,067
-580 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Lorton
Virginia · Public K-12
Lorton has 5 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 5,067 Virginia students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Lorton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
33%
was 34%
% Hispanic
17%
was 16%
% Black
26%
was 25%
% Asian
18%
was 19%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunston Elementary | Elementary | PK-06 | 530 |
| Laurel Hill Elementary | Elementary | PK-06 | 743 |
| Lorton Station Elementary | Elementary | PK-06 | 745 |
| South County High | High | 09-12 | 2,106 |
| South County Middle | Middle | 07-08 | 943 |
About Lorton
Across Lorton, Virginia, 5 public schools educates about 5,067 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Lorton average about 1,013 students each, 51% higher than the Virginia norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Lorton has contracted 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,647 students to 5,067.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lorton discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.