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7.3 avg / 10

North Lyon County School District

School District · Americus, Kansas

Students: 330
Teachers (FTE): 36

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,456

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.2:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#48 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,456

+$3,202 vs Kansas median

District size

330 students

Smaller than Kansas median

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 7.3/10, 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 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, North Lyon County students show an average math proficiency of 26.8% and ELA proficiency of 30.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 26.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 30.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in North Lyon County with test data.

Schools in North Lyon County

2 schools

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 7.3/10. 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 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in North Lyon County?

Across schools in North Lyon County with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
26.8%
ELA Proficiency
30.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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