Top Rankings
Southern Lyon County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 536 students in Southern Lyon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Southern Lyon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
536 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Lyon County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,937 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,175 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,937
$16,295
Spending / Student
$42,175
$17,212
Best Southern Lyon County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olpe Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 W Listerscheid St
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Olpe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 W Listerscheid
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3277
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3277
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Neosho Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 N. Commercial
Neosho Rapids, KS 66864
(620) 342-7783
Neosho Rapids, KS 66864
(620) 342-7783
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Hartford Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Commercial St
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Lyon County School District?
Southern Lyon County School District manages 4 public schools serving 536 students.
What is the rank of Southern Lyon County School District?
Southern Lyon County School District is ranked #51 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Lyon County School District?
92% of Southern Lyon County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Lyon County School District?
Southern Lyon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Southern Lyon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,175 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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