North Lyon County School District
School District · Americus, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,456
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,456
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Evaluating North Lyon County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Lyon County 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.
Northern Heights
Allen · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nlc Elementary School
Americus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#75 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,456
+$3,202 vs Kansas median
District size
330 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in North Lyon County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Heights | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Nlc Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Lyon County
North Lyon County is a Americus, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 330 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. The district invests $18,456 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, North Lyon County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northern Heights, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, North Lyon County students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Lyon County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Lyon County with test data.
Schools in North Lyon County
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Americus
- Total Enrollment
- 330
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Lyon County?
North Lyon County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Lyon County?
The average composite rating for North Lyon County is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Lyon County?
North Lyon County spends $18,456 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Lyon County?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Lyon County is 9.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Lyon County?
Northern Heights is the highest-rated school in North Lyon County with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in North Lyon County?
Across schools in North Lyon County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.7%
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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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