| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Lyon County Unified School District 252 | Hartford | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 570 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| North Lyon County Unified School District 251 | Admire | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 343 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Emporia Unified School District 253 | Emporia | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 4,357 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lyon County compares
Together they enroll 5,270 students across 14 schools. The largest is Emporia Unified School District 253 with 4,357 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Kansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lyon County, Kansas
Lyon County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lyon County is Southern Lyon County Unified School District 252 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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