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Lynnville-Sully High School

Public Grades 9-12

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 94% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Lynnville-Sully High School is a public high school in Sully, Iowa, serving 156 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lynnville-Sully Community School District, which is ranked 20 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lynnville-Sully High School consistently delivers outstanding academic results, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 92.5% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 74.7%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 100% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, Lynnville-Sully High School's chronic absenteeism rates are generally lower than the state average, indicating a strong student engagement and attendance culture.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Montezuma High School, PCM High School, and WEST Academy Alternative School, Lynnville-Sully High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with higher academic proficiency rates and a higher school ranking. The school's consistent high performance, strong school ranking, and positive comparison to nearby schools make it a standout in the region, serving as a model of excellence in Iowa's education system.

160

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,419

Per pupil spending ?

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251

(641) 594-4445

District: Lynnville-Sully Community School District

Feeder schools for Lynnville-Sully High School:

Elementary:	Lynnville-Sully Elementary School
Middle:	Lynnville-Sully Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

African American:

1.9%

Hispanic:

0.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2013 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (85% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Iowa high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg85%

Iowa avg69%

21^st of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 5 pts since 2017

From top 11% (2017) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 313Lynnville-Sully Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	82.6	21 of 340	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	81.9	26 of 338	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	82.0	29 of 336	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	65.2	102 of 332	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.6	109 of 327	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.7	12 of 327	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	75.7	65 of 320	79.7%	★★★★☆
2017	80.5	35 of 325	89.2%	★★★★☆
2014	81.7	33 of 322	89.8%	★★★★★
2013	88.0	6 of 351	98.3%	★★★★★
2012	73.6	66 of 351	81.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts87%+14 vs state

Mathematics85%+19 vs state

Science78%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Lynnville-Sully High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lynnville-Sully High School	Public	9-12	12476 Hwy F62 E	Sully	50251	Jasper County	Lynnville-Sully Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 594-4445	160	11	14.7	22.5%	155 (96.9%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.6	21^st of 340 public high schools	93.8%		81.9	26^th of 338 public high schools	92.3%	5			91.1	92.5	78.0			86.7	90.0	78.0		77.5	$15,419	$151	$15,268
Grinnell Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	1333 Sunset St	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 236-2700	512	30	16.8	31.6%	449 (87.7%)	14 (2.7%)	29 (5.7%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	77.7	45^th of 340 public high schools	86.8%		78.4	39^th of 338 public high schools	88.5%	6			83.8	90.2	84.7			73.8	83.5	80.2		77.4	$14,271	$399	$13,871
Pella High School	Public	9-12	212 E University St	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-3870	801	49	16.2	14.6%	688 (85.9%)	17 (2.1%)	35 (4.4%)	16 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	40 (5.0%)	88.5	7^th of 340 public high schools	97.9%		89.2	6^th of 338 public high schools	98.2%	1			90.6	87.8	92.4			86.9	86.7	88.9		87.3	$13,389	$358	$13,030
Newton Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 E 4th St S	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-5797	806	49	16.6	42.6%	663 (82.3%)	21 (2.6%)	67 (8.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (6.0%)	41.2	234^th of 340 public high schools	31.2%		35.5	258^th of 338 public high schools	23.7%	24			69.0	72.4	66.7			60.1	68.3	66.1		67.0	$16,163	$234	$15,929
North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2163 135th St	New Sharon	50207	Mahaska County	North Mahaska Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 637-4187	275	21	13.0	24.7%	258 (93.8%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	66.5	111^th of 340 public high schools	67.4%		65.7	117^th of 338 public high schools	65.4%	6	72.2	88.9	77.8	71.4	77.4	83.3	92.6	72.2	77.1	79.2	81.5	85.7	$15,724	$178	$15,545
PCM High School	Public	9-12	400 East Highway 163	Monroe	50170	Jasper County	PCM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 994-8222	348	25	13.8	19.5%	316 (90.8%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	61.5	146^th of 340 public high schools	57.1%		61.1	141^st of 338 public high schools	58.3%	5			80.5	79.3	82.6			70.7	59.8	81.4		70.7	$13,660	$359	$13,301
WEST Academy Alternative School	Public	10-12	1302 1st Avenue West	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-0335	51	6	8.7	54.9%	42 (82.4%)	1 (2.0%)	5 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	4.1	321^st of 340 public high schools	5.6%		0.3	332^nd of 338 public high schools	1.8%	11					47.1					29.4			$15,439	$174	$15,265
Montezuma High School	Public	9-12	504 N. 4th St.	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 623-5121	140	12	11.8	32.9%	132 (94.3%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	66.3	114^th of 340 public high schools	66.5%		64.8	120^th of 338 public high schools	64.5%	6			83.3	76.0	81.8			83.3	76.0	69.7		64.0	$19,393	$194	$19,199

Frequently Asked Questions about Lynnville-Sully High School

Is Lynnville-Sully High School a good school?

Yes. Lynnville-Sully High School ranks in the top 6.2% of Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Lynnville-Sully High School?

Students at Lynnville-Sully High School are 97% White, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Lynnville-Sully High School?

Lynnville-Sully High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lynnville-Sully Elementary School
Middle : Lynnville-Sully Middle School

How many students attend Lynnville-Sully High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 160 students attended Lynnville-Sully High School.

What district is Lynnville-Sully High School in?

Lynnville-Sully Community School District

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