Southern Lyon County School District
School District · Hartford, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
572
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
572
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#121 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,646
+$1,392 vs Kansas median
District size
572 students
Typical than Kansas median
The short answer
Southern Lyon County ranks #121 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Southern Lyon County's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Olpe Elementary (7.9/10), Olpe Jr./sr. High School (7.8/10), and Neosho Rapids Elementary (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Lyon County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olpe Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Olpe Jr./sr. High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Neosho Rapids Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Hartford Jr./sr. High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southern Lyon County
Southern Lyon County is a Hartford, Kansas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 572 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $16,646 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Southern Lyon County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Olpe Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Lyon County students show an average math proficiency of 51.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Southern Lyon County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Lyon County with test data.
Schools in Southern Lyon County
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Hartford
- Total Enrollment
- 572
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- District spending per student
- $16,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Lyon County?
Southern Lyon County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southern Lyon County?
The average composite rating for Southern Lyon County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Southern Lyon County?
Southern Lyon County's district-level spending was $16,646 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Lyon County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Lyon County is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Lyon County?
Olpe Elementary is the highest-rated school in Southern Lyon County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Lyon County?
Across schools in Southern Lyon County with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southern Lyon County compare to other districts in Kansas?
Southern Lyon County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.1%
How we rate schools
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- Spring Hill (11)
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- Arkansas City (8)
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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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