For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,434 students in South Lyon, MI. The top-ranked public high schools in South Lyon, MI are South Lyon High School and South Lyon East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Lyon, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in South Lyon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
South Lyon, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Lyon East High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in South Lyon, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Lyon High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 N Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
South Lyon East High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 10 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
62500 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8220
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8220
Gr: PK-12
South Lyon, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Lyon Adult And Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1000 N. Lafayette
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8165
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8165
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Lyon, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Lyon, MI include South Lyon High School and South Lyon East High School. South Lyon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in South Lyon?
3 public high schools are located in South Lyon.
What is the racial composition of students in South Lyon?
South Lyon public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in South Lyon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in South Lyon include: South Lyon High School vs. South Lyon East High School, South Lyon East High School vs. South Lyon High School
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