For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 565 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 76% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lyon County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 7-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
George-little Rock Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
309 S. Lincoln St. Ste 1
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
Gr: PK | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%
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.
How many public middle schools are located in Lyon County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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