Top Rankings
South Lyon Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,243 students in South Lyon Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in South Lyon Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
8,243 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
474 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
South Lyon Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
682 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
385 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
225 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
6,617 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
80%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
321 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
678
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
624
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
645
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
650
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
636
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
634
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
680
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
627
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
635
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
598
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
575
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
622
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
615
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
24
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,760 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,947 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,760
$18,441
Spending / Student
$12,947
$17,627
Best South Lyon Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24650 Collingwood Dr
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8650
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8650
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
William A Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
57900 11 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8750
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8750
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Millennium Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61526 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #44.
South Lyon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,253 students
Rank: #55.
Kent Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30181 Kent Lake Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8350
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8350
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Sayre Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23000 Valerie St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8500
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8500
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
William A Brummer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9919 N Rushton Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8520
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8520
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
South Lyon East High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 10 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: #99.
Frank E Bartlett School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 School St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8300
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1010.
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56775 Rice St
New Hudson, MI 48165
(248) 573-8400
New Hudson, MI 48165
(248) 573-8400
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1111.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62500 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8600
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #1212.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7806 Salem Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 573-8450
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 573-8450
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
62500 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8220
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8220
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Lyon Community Schools School District?
South Lyon Community Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,243 students.
What is the rank of South Lyon Community Schools School District?
South Lyon Community Schools School District is ranked #83 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Lyon Community Schools School District?
80% of South Lyon Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lyon Community Schools School District?
South Lyon Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is South Lyon Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,947 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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