For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 772 students in Lyon County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lyon County, IA are West Lyon High School, Central Lyon Secondary School and George-little Rock Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Lyon County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Lyon Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lyon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lyon High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
George-little Rock Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
309 S. Lincoln St. Ste 1
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
Gr: PK | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lyon County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lyon County, IA include West Lyon High School, Central Lyon Secondary School and George-little Rock Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lyon County?
3 public high schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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