For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 792 students in Lyon County, IA. The top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, IA are West Lyon High School, Central Lyon Secondary School and George-little Rock Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Lyon County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Lyon High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lyon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lyon High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 7-12
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
George-little Rock Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 5-8
| 232 students
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, IA include West Lyon High School, Central Lyon Secondary School and George-little Rock Senior High School. Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Lyon County, IA?
3 public high schools are located in Lyon County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County, IA?
Lyon County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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