School Overview
Sidney Lanier Middle School, located at 3801 Jermantown Road in Fairfax, Virginia, is a prominent public middle school serving students in grades 7 and 8 within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced academic programs, and a variety of elective courses designed to foster student interest in the arts, technology, and world languages. Lanier is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow not only intellectually but also socially and emotionally during their critical middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Lanier Middle School places a significant value on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a diverse array of after-school activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various clubs that cater to a wide spectrum of student hobbies and talents. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and a sense of responsibility, all while operating within the highly regarded educational framework of the Fairfax County school system.
1,072
Total Students
74.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHNSON MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White376
Hispanic247
Black114
Asian268
Two or More60
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    376 (35.1 %)
  • Asian
    268 (25.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    247 (23.0 %)
  • Black
    114 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    60 (5.6 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone: (703)934-2400
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 1,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 74.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 346
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 74
Grades Taught
Grade 7 534
Grade 8 538

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHNSON MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 7534
Grade 8538
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHNSON MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female50647.2%
Male56652.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)