For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,183 students in Lyons, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, GA are Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyons, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lyons, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6287 Us Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Gr: 3-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Toombs County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Gr: PK-2 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Lyons, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
191-1 N. Lanier Street
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, GA include Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyons?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lyons.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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