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West Lyon High School

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West Lyon High School ranks 86 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

86^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 75% of Iowa high schools

Summary

West Lyon High School is a public high school located in Inwood, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 284 students. The school is part of the West Lyon Community School District, which is ranked 58 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

West Lyon High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Iowa, with rankings ranging from 6th to 94th out of over 300 schools in recent years. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) compared to the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, West Lyon High School's 10th-grade students achieved 83.1% proficiency in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 68%. The school has also maintained impressive four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 98.6% in recent years, consistently outperforming the state average.

When compared to the nearby Rock Valley High School and Central Lyon Secondary School, West Lyon High School performs similarly or better in academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that West Lyon High School is a high-performing school within its regional context, providing a quality education to its students.

284

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,584

Per pupil spending ?

24.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240

(712) 753-4917

District: West Lyon Community School District

Feeder schools for West Lyon High School:

Elementary:	West Lyon Elementary School
Middle:	West Lyon Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

0.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2016 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (80% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Above the Iowa median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2016) to 75th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Iowa avg69%

86^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

58^th of 313West Lyon 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	70.3	86 of 340	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	79.9	33 of 338	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	88.6	14 of 336	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	88.5	11 of 332	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	6 of 327	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	83.6	21 of 327	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	70.5	94 of 320	70.6%	★★★★☆
2017	92.1	4 of 325	98.8%	★★★★★
2016	94.5	2 of 320	99.4%	★★★★★
2015	68.7	102 of 324	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	85.6	16 of 322	95.0%	★★★★★
2013	77.8	43 of 351	87.7%	★★★★☆
2012	69.3	99 of 351	71.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics83%+17 vs state

Science78%+12 vs state

English Language Arts77%+4 vs state

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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
West Lyon High School	Public	9-12	1787 182nd Street	Inwood	51240	Lyon County	West Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 753-4917	284	23	12.5	24.6%	259 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	70.3	86^th of 340 public high schools	74.7%		79.9	33^rd of 338 public high schools	90.2%	53			76.9	70.8	84.1			80.0	83.1	85.7		78.5	$16,584	$345	$16,239
Central Lyon Secondary School	Public	7-12	1010 S Greene Street	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 472-2664	358	27	13.2	24.0%	324 (90.5%)	9 (2.5%)	17 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	81.7	24^th of 340 public high schools	92.9%		83.6	18^th of 338 public high schools	94.7%	6	90.7	91.1	86.2	90.3	92.3	85.2	89.3	69.0	83.9	86.5	91.1	85.5	$22,953	$660	$22,293
Rock Valley High School	Public	9-12	1712 20th Ave	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 476-2701	242	23	10.7	63.2%	142 (58.7%)	2 (0.8%)	96 (39.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	83.9	17^th of 340 public high schools	95.0%		75.4	59^th of 338 public high schools	82.5%	42			90.6	92.3	86.2			83.0	76.9	82.8		84.6	$19,603	$311	$19,292

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lyon High School

What is the racial makeup of West Lyon High School?

Students at West Lyon High School are 91% White, 8% Hispanic.

How many students attend West Lyon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 284 students attended West Lyon High School.

Is West Lyon High School a good school?

West Lyon High School ranks 86^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into West Lyon High School?

West Lyon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Lyon Elementary School
Middle : West Lyon Junior High School

What district is West Lyon High School in?

West Lyon Community School District

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