South Lyon Community Schools School District
School District · South Lyon, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating South Lyon Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Lyon Community Schools 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.
William a Pearson Elementary
South Lyon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Lyon High School
South Lyon · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Lyon East High School
South Lyon · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#177 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,746
$837 vs Michigan median
District size
8,412 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
South Lyon Community Schools ranks #177 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. South Lyon Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are William a Pearson Elementary (8.9/10), South Lyon High School (8.5/10), and South Lyon East High School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 18% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among South Lyon Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in South Lyon Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William a Pearson Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | South Lyon High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | South Lyon East High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Sharon J Hardy Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Millennium Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Kent Lake Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | William a Brummer Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Centennial Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Sayre Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Ann L Dolsen Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Lyon Community Schools
South Lyon Community Schools is a South Lyon, Michigan school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 8,412 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $13,746 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, South Lyon Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is William a Pearson Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, South Lyon Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.0% and ELA proficiency of 67.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South Lyon Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Lyon Community Schools with test data.
Schools in South Lyon Community Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- South Lyon
- Total Enrollment
- 8,412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 491
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
South Lyon Community Schools has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Lyon Community Schools?
The average composite rating for South Lyon Community Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Lyon Community Schools?
South Lyon Community Schools spends $13,746 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Lyon Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Lyon Community Schools is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Lyon Community Schools?
William a Pearson Elementary is the highest-rated school in South Lyon Community Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in South Lyon Community Schools?
Across schools in South Lyon Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Lyon Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
South Lyon Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan 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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