For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,195 students in Lyon County, IA (there are , serving 3,488 private students). 39% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%). Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA are George-little Rock Elementary School, West Lyon High School and West 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 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George-little Rock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Grades: PK-6
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
West Lyon High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
West Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: 7-8
| 134 students
Rank: #66.
Central Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
George-little Rock Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Grades: 7-8
| 67 students
Rank: #88.
George-little Rock Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 5-8
| 232 students
309 S. Lincoln St. Ste 1
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
Grades: PK
| 16 students
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA include George-little Rock Elementary School, West Lyon High School and West Lyon Elementary School. Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
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?
39% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
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