North Lyon County

The North Lyon County school district in Kansas is home to two standout schools: NLC Elementary School and Northern Heights High School. Both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with NLC Elementary outperforming the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across multiple grade levels. Northern Heights High School, on the other hand, has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 39th out of 318 Kansas high schools, thanks to its exceptional 10th-grade test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While NLC Elementary School maintains a consistent level of performance, Northern Heights High School has shown significant improvement, climbing from 152nd out of 327 Kansas high schools in the previous year to its current 39th-place ranking. Interestingly, despite Northern Heights High School spending more per student ($15,449) compared to NLC Elementary School ($9,882), it has a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.6, suggesting that factors beyond just spending and class size may contribute to the schools' success.

Overall, the schools in North Lyon County demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, with both NLC Elementary School and Northern Heights High School standing out as exemplary institutions in the region. The data highlights the complex nature of school performance, where factors such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership play a significant role in shaping student outcomes.