Best Schools in Lyon County, KS
Lyon County, KS has 25 public schools (9 high, 1 middle, 15 elementary) serving 7,372 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Lyon County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lyon County, KS
The top high schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Heights
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
2. Olpe Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Lyon County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 147 Students
3. Chase County Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 165 Students
4. Madison High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison-virgil • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 95 Students
5. Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mission Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
6. Council Grove Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
7. Lebo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebo-waverly • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 122 Students
8. Emporia High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students
9. Hartford Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Lyon County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 107 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lyon County, KS
The top middle schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emporia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lyon County, KS
The top elementary schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lebo Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebo-waverly • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
2. Nlc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 Students
3. Timmerman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
4. Madison Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison-virgil • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 150 Students
5. Olpe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Lyon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students
6. Village Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
7. Neosho Rapids Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Lyon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
8. Walnut Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Emporia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
9. Chase County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
10. Council Grove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Morris County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lyon County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lyon County, KS has a total population of 32,179 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lyon County, KS
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, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lyon County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lyon County, KS.
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, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lyon County, KS
How many schools are in Lyon County, KS?
Lyon County, KS has 25 public schools: 9 high schools, 1 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 7,372 students in total.
How do schools in Lyon County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Lyon County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Lyon County 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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lyon County
6 places in Lyon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- Emporia (8 schools)
- Southern Lyon County (4 schools)