Lyons Central Elementary vs Lyons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyons Central Elementary
Lyons · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
132 students
Lyons Middle School
Lyons · Public middle · Grades 6–8
173 students
| Measure | Lyons Central Elementary Lyons, Kansas | Lyons Middle School Lyons, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 686 | #154 of 205 |
| National rank | #31150 of 50,301 | #12514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 132 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Lyons | Lyons |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyons Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 26.9).
- •Lyons Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Lyons Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Lyons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 78%).
- •Lyons Middle School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 132.
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 Lyons Central Elementary better than Lyons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyons Central Elementary ranks higher (41.2 vs 26.9 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 Lyons Central Elementary and Lyons Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lyons and Lyons in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyons Central Elementary: 132. Lyons Middle School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyons Central Elementary and Lyons Middle School rank in Kansas?
Lyons Central Elementary is 425th of 686 and Lyons Middle School is 154th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).