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Best Lyon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,195 students in Lyon County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 77 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA are West Lyon High School, West Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lyon High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Central Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
George-little Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 7-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
George-little Rock Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Indiana Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
George-little Rock Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Indiana Ave
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA include West Lyon High School, West Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County?
8 public schools are located in Lyon County.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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