South County Middle, formerly South County Secondary School, has been a stand-alone middle school since 2012. Headed by principal Peter Kownacki, SCMS is a Region 4 Virginia public school located between Laurel Hill Golf Club and Newington Heights Park. Known as the South County Mustangs, the staff at the school encourages their students to strive to become capable, connected and contributing members of their greater and school community during their middle school years. Housing grades 7-8, SCMS is a Blue Ribbon School for Music, has a National Junior Honor Society, a Mental Health and Wellness Initiative and over a dozen after school programs and activities. SCMS is built near two historical sites in the Lorton area. The site where the school is constructed used to be a corn field farmed by inmates of the nearby jail. It was also the site of the original Nike missile Control Sites, which was a system designed to defend the nation’s capital during the Cold War. The other nearby site, mentioned earlier, is the former DC Department of Corrections facility at Lorton that housed inmates from Washington, D.C. for over a century. It has now been converted into a museum and arts center. South County Middle School has increased the safety and security of its students and maintained academic excellence.
South County Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 7-8
8700 Laurel Crest Dr,
Lorton, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Marsha Manning
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
210:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
36.8%
Black
21%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.2%
Hispanic
15.2%
Two or more races
8.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/30/2023
The best part of South County Middle School is the curriculum. It engages my peers and gets us very ready for high school and college. Where it could improve is the amount of fees needed to be paid.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/11/2023
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7/4/2020
Very positive for both of my kids
1/5/2020
My boys love this school, teachers and friends they have made. There are lots of clubs and after school activities to choose from. The school is newer and has an amazing sports complex.
5/20/2018
Academics is good; they have a great effective after school program. Bullying policies aren't pushed as much as they should be.
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List Price Range
$357K - $2M
Homes For Sale
54
Average Home Value
$645,670
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Average Household Income
$149,067
% of College Grads
49.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
3,124 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- Pre-K to 11th
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Parks in this Area
Giles Run Meadow
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
Laurel Hill Park Central Green
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Occoquan Regional Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Mamie Davis Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Newington Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Occoquan Park
- Boating
- Tennis
- Trails
Liberty Green
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South County Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Lorton, VA, in the Laurel Hill neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 974 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. South County Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $645,670. Discover additional schools in the area, like South County High School, Christ Chapel Academy, Al-Qalam Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lorton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South County Middle School.