Lyons School District
School District · Lyons, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Evaluating Lyons?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lyons as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lyons Central Elementary
Lyons · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lyons Middle School
Lyons · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lyons High School
Lyons · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#212 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,216
+$6,962 vs Kansas median
District size
701 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Lyons ranks #212 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Lyons's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lyons Central Elementary (5.4/10), Lyons Middle School (5.2/10), and Lyons High School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lyons
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyons Central Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Lyons Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lyons High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lyons
Lyons is a Lyons, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 701 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. The district invests $22,216 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Lyons demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lyons Central Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lyons students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lyons, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lyons with test data.
Schools in Lyons
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Lyons
- Total Enrollment
- 701
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lyons?
Lyons has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lyons?
The average composite rating for Lyons is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lyons?
Lyons spends $22,216 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lyons?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lyons is 9.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lyons?
Lyons Central Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lyons with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lyons?
Across schools in Lyons with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lyons compare to other districts in Kansas?
Lyons has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.0%
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- Spring Hill (11)
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- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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