| 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, level with the Kansas average of 5.7/10. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lyon County, KS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Lyon County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lyon County, KS?
Of the districts serving Lyon County, Southern Lyon County Unified School District 252 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.