For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 571 students in Lyon County, IA. The top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, IA are Central Lyon Secondary School, West Lyon Junior High School and George-little Rock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lyon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: 7-8
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
George-little Rock Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Grades: 6-8
| 84 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 middle schools in Lyon County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, IA include Central Lyon Secondary School, West Lyon Junior High School and George-little Rock Middle School. Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Lyon County, IA?
3 public middle schools are located in Lyon County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County, IA?
Lyon County, IA public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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