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Lyon County Schools & Education

Lyon County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,451

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#28

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lyon County

Measured School Summary

Lyon County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.4%.

Funding Context

Lyon County spends $8,451 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 14% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% 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

17 public schools and 5 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

63/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

90.4%

3.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,451

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

17

5 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 17 public schools across 5 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.

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Parent decision brief

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

#28

of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,723 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 3Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

713 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

TRACY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

657 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

MINNEOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

518 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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, Minnesota

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.

Strong Educational Framework in Lyon County

Lyon County supports 4,789 students across 17 public schools, including eight high schools and six elementary campuses. Five distinct school districts manage this network, which includes two special education facilities and two alternative schools.

Graduation Rates Outpace State Benchmarks

Lyon County excels with a 90.4% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the Minnesota average of 86.6%. The county spends $8,451 per pupil, which aligns almost perfectly with the state average of $8,463.

Marshall Public Schools Drives Enrollment

The Marshall Public School District is the county's largest, serving 2,723 students across seven different schools. Other significant districts include Lakeview and Tracy Area, both of which serve over 650 students each.

A Mix of Town and Country Life

The county features a balanced mix of nine rural schools and eight town-based schools, with an average school size of 319 students. Marshall High School is the largest institution with 876 students, providing a more traditional suburban feel compared to smaller local options.

School Overview

Total Schools

17

in Lyon County

Reported Enrollment

4,789

17 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle2
High8
Other1

5 School Districts in Lyon County

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools
2,723 students

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
713 students

TRACY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
657 students

MINNEOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
518 students

LYND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
169 students

17 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 data

Level

Showing 17 of 17 matching schools

MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARSHALL, 56258 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High876 students

MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARSHALL, 56258 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle732 students

Southview Elementary

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARSHALL, 56258 / Town: Remote

Record2–4Primary527 students

PARK SIDE ELEMENTARY

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARSHALL, 56258 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–1Primary404 students

LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

COTTONWOOD, 56229 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary398 students

TRACY SECONDARY

TRACY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

TRACY, 56175 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High330 students

TRACY ELEMENTARY

TRACY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

TRACY, 56175 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary327 students

LAKEVIEW SECONDARY

LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

COTTONWOOD, 56229 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High315 students

MINNEOTA SECONDARY

MINNEOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINNEOTA, 56264 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High280 students

MINNEOTA ELEMENTARY

MINNEOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINNEOTA, 56264 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary238 students

LYND ELEMENTARY

LYND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

LYND, 56157 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary115 students

Marshall EC Voluntary PreK

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARSHALL, 56258 / Town: Remote

RecordPKOther110 students

MATEC

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARSHALL, 56258 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative74 students

Lynd Middle School

LYND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

LYND, 56157 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle54 students

Project Search-Avera Marshall

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

MARSHALL, 56258 / Town: Remote

Record12Special Education9 students

Lynd Learning Center Credit Recover

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

LYND, 56157 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12Alternative0 students

Marshall Learning Center

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARSHALL, 56258 / Town: Remote

Record7–12Special Education0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,451

State avg $8,463

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minnesota counties have the highest graduation rates?
Jackson County (95.7%), Cottonwood County (95.3%), and Cook County (95.0%) currently lead Minnesota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Minnesota?
Across Minnesota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,463. The highest current county values are Cook County ($12,089), Kittson County ($10,301), and Beltrami County ($10,167). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Lyon County?
Lyon County has a school score of 63/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Lyon County?
The high school graduation rate in Lyon County is 90.4%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Lyon County spend per student?
Lyon County spends $8,451 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Lyon County, Minnesota — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Lyon County, Minnesota?

Lyon County supports 4,789 students across 17 public schools, including eight high schools and six elementary campuses. Five distinct school districts manage this network, which includes two special education facilities and two alternative schools.

How do schools in Lyon County perform academically?

Lyon County excels with a 90.4% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the Minnesota average of 86.6%. The county spends $8,451 per pupil, which aligns almost perfectly with the state average of $8,463.

What are the major school districts in Lyon County, Minnesota?

The Marshall Public School District is the county's largest, serving 2,723 students across seven different schools. Other significant districts include Lakeview and Tracy Area, both of which serve over 650 students each.

What is the school experience like in Lyon County?

The county features a balanced mix of nine rural schools and eight town-based schools, with an average school size of 319 students. Marshall High School is the largest institution with 876 students, providing a more traditional suburban feel compared to smaller local options.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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