For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 917 students in Lyons Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lyons Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
917 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lyons Central School District, which is ranked #975 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#980 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
67%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,850 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,238
$31,371
Spending / Student
$26,850
$32,248
Best Lyons Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyons Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lyons Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 William St
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyons Central School District?
Lyons Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 917 students.
What is the rank of Lyons Central School District?
Lyons Central School District is ranked #975 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons Central School District?
67% of Lyons Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyons Central School District?
Lyons Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lyons Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,850 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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