Central Lyon Elementary School vs Central Lyon Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 135 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Lyon Elementary School
Rock Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
Central Lyon Secondary School
Rock Rapids · Public high · Grades 7–12
358 students
| Measure | Central Lyon Elementary School Rock Rapids, Iowa | Central Lyon Secondary School Rock Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #145 of 654 | #18 of 319 |
| National rank | #3260 of 50,301 | #506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 431 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84.5% |
| city | Rock Rapids | Rock Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Lyon Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 83.2).
- •Central Lyon Secondary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Central Lyon Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •Central Lyon Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 29.9%).
- •Central Lyon Secondary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Central Lyon Elementary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 358.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Lyon Elementary School better than Central Lyon Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Lyon Secondary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 83.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Secondary School?
About 135 m in a straight line, between Rock Rapids and Rock Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Lyon Elementary School: 431. Central Lyon Secondary School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Secondary School rank in Iowa?
Central Lyon Elementary School is 145th of 654 and Central Lyon Secondary School is 18th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).