South Lyon High School
Reported Enrollment
1,293
students
District
South Lyon Community Schools
County Context Score
49/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1000 NORTH LAFAYETTE ST, SOUTH LYON, MI, 48178
School District
South Lyon Community Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 263225006755
- District ID
- 2632250
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,293 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
South Lyon High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Oakland County has 344 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 13 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What South Lyon High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: South Lyon Community Schools, Oakland County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for South Lyon High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with South Lyon Community Schools.
1,293 students
South Lyon High School reports 1,293 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 75 other high schools in Oakland County with enrollment data, 60 report fewer students and 15 report more. The peer median is 712 students.
76 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 721 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
13 district schools
South Lyon Community Schools lists 8 primary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
2
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside South Lyon Community Schools
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is South Lyon High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with South Lyon Community Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for South Lyon High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the South Lyon High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare South Lyon High School with nearby schools?
South Lyon High School should be compared with 76 high schools in Oakland County, plus other schools in South Lyon Community Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for South Lyon High School?
Before using South Lyon High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with South Lyon Community Schools.
Part of South Lyon Community Schools
South Lyon High School is one of 13 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,316 students across 13 schools.
Schools in District
13
Reported Enrollment
8,316
13 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- William A Brummer Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Kent Lake Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Centennial Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Sharon J Hardy Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- South Lyon East High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Ann L Dolsen Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Salem Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Sayre Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Frank E Bartlett SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Millennium Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
Similar Schools
Milford High School
North Farmington High School
Royal Oak High School
International Academy
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Oakland County Schools
County Context Score
49/100
County-level composite across 344 public schools
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.