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Best Schools in Lorton, VA
Lorton, VA has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 20,311 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Lorton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lorton, VA
The top high schools in Lorton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2273 Students
2. Hayfield Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3145 Students
3. Mount Vernon High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
4. Freedom High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2345 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lorton, VA
The top middle schools in Lorton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 951 Students
2. Whitman Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 869 Students
3. Rippon Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1176 Students
4. Fred M. Lynn Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1013 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lorton, VA
The top elementary schools in Lorton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silverbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 798 Students
2. Laurel Hill Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 734 Students
3. Island Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 693 Students
4. Gunston Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students
5. Belmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
6. Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 663 Students
7. Halley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 604 Students
8. Lorton Station Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 707 Students
9. Fort Belvoir Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 709 Students
10. Potomac View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lorton, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lorton, VA has a total population of 23,632 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lorton, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lorton, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lorton, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lorton, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lorton, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lorton, VA
How many schools are in Lorton, VA?
Lorton, VA has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 20,311 students in total.
How do schools in Lorton perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Lorton score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Lorton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lorton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Lorton
5 of 5 schools in Lorton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Lorton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.