Lyon County Schools & Education
Lyon County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,510
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#36
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lyon County
Measured School Summary
Lyon County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,510 per pupil, Lyon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lyon County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #36 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,510
$81 below the state average
School coverage
9
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lyon County has 9 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lyon County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Lyon County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#36
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
West Lyon Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
996 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Central Lyon Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
796 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
George-Little Rock Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
426 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
George-Little Rock Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lyon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lyon County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lyon County, Iowa
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rural Excellence Hub
Lyon County manages 9 public schools across 3 districts, serving a total of 2,218 students. The county’s infrastructure includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools, plus one additional specialized facility. This distribution ensures educational access for families across the county's rural landscape.
Strong Districts with Rural Roots
West Lyon Community School District is the largest, enrolling 996 students, followed closely by Central Lyon with 796. The George-Little Rock district completes the local landscape with 426 students across 4 schools. There are zero charter schools in the county, reflecting a commitment to local public governance.
Intimate Rural Campus Life
All 9 schools in Lyon County are located in rural locales, offering a traditional Iowa educational experience. The average school size is just 246 students, with West Lyon Elementary being the largest at 556 students. This small-school environment is a major draw for families seeking a personalized education.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Lyon County
Reported Enrollment
2,218
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Lyon County
West Lyon Comm School District
Central Lyon Comm School District
George-Little Rock Comm School District
9 Public Schools in Lyon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lyon Elementary School | Record | West Lyon Comm School District | Inwood, 51240Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 556 |
| Central Lyon Elementary School | Record | Central Lyon Comm School District | Rock Rapids, 51246Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 433 |
| Central Lyon Secondary School | Record | Central Lyon Comm School District | Rock Rapids, 51246Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 363 |
| West Lyon High School | Record | West Lyon Comm School District | Inwood, 51240Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 307 |
| George-Little Rock Elementary School | Record | George-Little Rock Comm School District | Little Rock, 51243Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 227 |
| West Lyon Junior High School | Record | West Lyon Comm School District | Inwood, 51240Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 133 |
| George-Little Rock Senior High School | Record | George-Little Rock Comm School District | George, 51237Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 123 |
| George-Little Rock Middle School | Record | George-Little Rock Comm School District | George, 51243Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 60 |
| George Preschool | Record | George-Little Rock Comm School District | George, 51237Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 16 |
West Lyon Elementary School
West Lyon Comm School District
Inwood, 51240 / Rural: Distant
Central Lyon Elementary School
Central Lyon Comm School District
Rock Rapids, 51246 / Rural: Distant
Central Lyon Secondary School
Central Lyon Comm School District
Rock Rapids, 51246 / Rural: Distant
West Lyon High School
West Lyon Comm School District
Inwood, 51240 / Rural: Distant
George-Little Rock Elementary School
George-Little Rock Comm School District
Little Rock, 51243 / Rural: Distant
West Lyon Junior High School
West Lyon Comm School District
Inwood, 51240 / Rural: Distant
George-Little Rock Senior High School
George-Little Rock Comm School District
George, 51237 / Rural: Remote
George-Little Rock Middle School
George-Little Rock Comm School District
George, 51243 / Rural: Remote
George Preschool
George-Little Rock Comm School District
George, 51237 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,510
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Lyon County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lyon County, Iowa?
Lyon County manages 9 public schools across 3 districts, serving a total of 2,218 students. The county’s infrastructure includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools, plus one additional specialized facility. This distribution ensures educational access for families across the county's rural landscape.
What are the major school districts in Lyon County, Iowa?
West Lyon Community School District is the largest, enrolling 996 students, followed closely by Central Lyon with 796. The George-Little Rock district completes the local landscape with 426 students across 4 schools. There are zero charter schools in the county, reflecting a commitment to local public governance.
What is the school experience like in Lyon County?
All 9 schools in Lyon County are located in rural locales, offering a traditional Iowa educational experience. The average school size is just 246 students, with West Lyon Elementary being the largest at 556 students. This small-school environment is a major draw for families seeking a personalized education.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.