For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,189 students in Lyon County, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 97 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%). Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA are West Lyon High School, West Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lyon High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
West Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: PK-6
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Central Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 7-12
| 355 students
Rank: #55.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: 7-8
| 132 students
Rank: #66.
George-little Rock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
George-little Rock Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Grades: 6-8
| 84 students
Rank: #88.
George-little Rock Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 S. Lincoln St. Ste 1
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 5-8
| 232 students
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA include West Lyon High School, West Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Elementary School. Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County, IA?
9 public schools are located in Lyon County, IA.
What percentage of students in Lyon County, IA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County, IA?
Lyon County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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