Lyon County Schools & Education
Lyon County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,736
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#28
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lyon County
Measured School Summary
Lyon County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 91.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Lyon County spends $9,736 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher 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
14 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #28 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.2%
2.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,736
$727 above the state average
School coverage
14
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lyon County has 14 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.
Higher-signal county
Lyon County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#28
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
Emporia
Elementary to high school visible
4,349 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Southern Lyon County
Elementary and high visible
570 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
North Lyon County
Elementary and high visible
340 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Emporia is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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, Kansas
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.
Extensive Education in Lyon County
Lyon County features 14 public schools, dominated by 9 elementary schools and 4 high schools. These institutions serve a large student body of 5,259 students managed by 3 districts. This broad infrastructure supports a significant regional population centered around Emporia.
Emporia District Leads the Region
The Emporia district is by far the largest, educating 4,349 students across 8 schools. Southern Lyon County and North Lyon County districts serve smaller populations of 570 and 340 students, respectively. No charter schools exist in the county, with all students enrolled in these three major districts.
A Mix of Town and Rural Campuses
The county is evenly split with 7 schools in town settings and 7 in rural areas. While the average school size is 376, Emporia High is quite large with 1,510 students. This diversity allows families to choose between a bustling town high school experience or a quieter rural elementary setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Lyon County
Reported Enrollment
5,259
14 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Lyon County
Emporia
GuideSouthern Lyon County
North Lyon County
14 Public Schools in Lyon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia High | Profile | Emporia | Emporia, 66801Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,510 |
| Emporia Middle School | Record | Emporia | Emporia, 66801Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 900 |
| Riverside Elementary | Record | Emporia | Emporia, 66801Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 424 |
| Timmerman Elementary | Record | Emporia | Emporia, 66801Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 386 |
| Village Elem | Record | Emporia | Emporia, 66801Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 385 |
| Walnut Elem | Record | Emporia | Emporia, 66801Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 288 |
| Logan Ave Elem | Record | Emporia | Emporia, 66801Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 237 |
| W A White Elem | Record | Emporia | Emporia, 66801Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 219 |
| NLC Elementary School | Record | North Lyon County | Americus, 66835Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 216 |
| Olpe Elementary | Record | Southern Lyon County | Olpe, 66865Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 192 |
| Olpe Jr./Sr. High School | Record | Southern Lyon County | Olpe, 66865Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 147 |
| Neosho Rapids Elementary | Record | Southern Lyon County | Neosho Rapids, 66864Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 124 |
| Northern Heights | Record | North Lyon County | Allen, 66833Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 124 |
| Hartford Jr./Sr. High School | Record | Southern Lyon County | Hartford, 66854Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 107 |
Emporia High
Emporia
Emporia, 66801 / Town: Remote
Neosho Rapids Elementary
Southern Lyon County
Neosho Rapids, 66864 / Rural: Distant
Hartford Jr./Sr. High School
Southern Lyon County
Hartford, 66854 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,736
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Lyon County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lyon County, Kansas?
Lyon County features 14 public schools, dominated by 9 elementary schools and 4 high schools. These institutions serve a large student body of 5,259 students managed by 3 districts. This broad infrastructure supports a significant regional population centered around Emporia.
What are the major school districts in Lyon County, Kansas?
The Emporia district is by far the largest, educating 4,349 students across 8 schools. Southern Lyon County and North Lyon County districts serve smaller populations of 570 and 340 students, respectively. No charter schools exist in the county, with all students enrolled in these three major districts.
What is the school experience like in Lyon County?
The county is evenly split with 7 schools in town settings and 7 in rural areas. While the average school size is 376, Emporia High is quite large with 1,510 students. This diversity allows families to choose between a bustling town high school experience or a quieter rural elementary setting.
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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.