Excellent
#380 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 17% in state
Lyons Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Toombs County · Lyons, GA
A Toombs County elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
803 S State St, Lyons, GA 30436
- Math 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyons Upper Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lyons Upper Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,301
Median home value
$95,900
Median rent
$695/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Toombs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 2–5 | 4.4 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Toombs Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 495 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Toombs County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyons Upper Elementary is listed in Toombs County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyons Upper Elementary
Lyons Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Lyons, GA, part of Toombs County, serving approximately 442 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyons Upper Elementary
What grades does Lyons Upper Elementary serve?
Lyons Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lyons Upper Elementary?
Lyons Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Upper Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyons Upper Elementary rank in GA?
Lyons Upper Elementary ranks #380 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lyons Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyons Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lyons Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyons Upper Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lyons Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Lyons Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyons Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lyons Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyons Upper Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lyons Upper Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Toombs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (912) 526-5816
- Area population (ZIP 30436)
- 11,547
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30436; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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