Best Schools in Lyon County, IA
Lyon County, IA has 20 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,376 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Lyon County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lyon County, IA
The top high schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lyon Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students
2. Rock Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
3. West Lyon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
4. Sheldon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
5. Boyden-hull High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyden-hull Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students
6. George-little Rock Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lyon County, IA
The top middle schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheldon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
2. West Lyon Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
3. George-little Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
4. Rock Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lyon County, IA
The top elementary schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 450 Students
2. George-little Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 227 Students
3. West Lyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
4. Central Lyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
5. Boyden-hull Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyden-hull Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
6. Rock Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
7. Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students
8. Inwood Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inwood Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 57 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lyon County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lyon County, IA has a total population of 11,934 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lyon County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lyon County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lyon County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lyon County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lyon County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lyon County, IA
How many schools are in Lyon County, IA?
Lyon County, IA has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,376 students in total.
How do schools in Lyon County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Lyon County score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Lyon County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lyon County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lyon County
4 places in Lyon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- George (3)
- Inwood (3)
- Rock Rapids (2)
- Little Rock (1)
School districts (2)
- George-Little Rock Comm School District (4 schools)
- West Lyon Comm School District (3 schools)