Top Rankings
South Lyon Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,243 students in South Lyon Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in South Lyon Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
8,243 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
474 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Lyon Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
80%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,760 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,947 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,760
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,947
$17,693
Best South Lyon Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24650 Collingwood Dr
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8650
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8650
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
William A Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
57900 11 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8750
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8750
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
South Lyon High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 N Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Kent Lake Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30181 Kent Lake Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8350
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8350
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Millennium Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61526 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
William A Brummer Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9919 N Rushton Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8520
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8520
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Sayre Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23000 Valerie St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8500
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8500
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
South Lyon East High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 10 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Frank E Bartlett School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 School St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8300
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56775 Rice St
New Hudson, MI 48165
(248) 573-8400
New Hudson, MI 48165
(248) 573-8400
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
62500 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8600
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7806 Salem Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 573-8450
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 573-8450
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
62500 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8220
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8220
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Lyon Community Schools School District?
South Lyon Community Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,243 students.
What is the rank of South Lyon Community Schools School District?
South Lyon Community Schools School District is ranked #76 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Lyon Community Schools School District?
80% of South Lyon Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lyon Community Schools School District?
South Lyon Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is South Lyon Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,947 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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