For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 871 students in Lyons Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lyons Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
871 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lyons Central School District, which is ranked #975 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#980 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
71%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,835 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,268 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,835
$31,324
Spending / Student
$28,268
$32,199
Best Lyons Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyons Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Lyons Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 William St
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyons Central School District?
Lyons Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 871 students.
What is the rank of Lyons Central School District?
Lyons Central School District is ranked #975 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons Central School District?
71% of Lyons Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyons Central School District?
Lyons Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lyons Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,268 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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