For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,076 students in Lyons, GA (there are , serving 319 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lyons, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Lyons, GA are Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyons, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lyons, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6287 Us Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Gr: 3-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Toombs County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Toombs County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Gr: PK-2 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Lyons, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
191-1 N. Lanier Street
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyons, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Lyons, GA include Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lyons?
5 public schools are located in Lyons.
What percentage of students in Lyons go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lyons are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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