High Schools in North Lyon County

Summary:

North Lyon County, Kansas is home to a single high school, Northern Heights High School, which has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance and student outcomes. This standout institution serves as a shining example of educational excellence in the region.

North Lyon County is ranked 44th out of 264 districts in Kansas, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Northern Heights High School has further solidified its reputation, ranking 14th out of 332 Kansas high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a prestigious 5-star rating. The school's impressive 89.5% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.3% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year underscore its commitment to student success.

Northern Heights High School's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy, with 63.62% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59.09% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 7.1 and its diverse student population, with 41.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, further highlight its ability to provide personalized attention and support to all its students, regardless of their background.

District Detail

614 Main Street
Americus, KS 66835

(620) 481-2085

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 325

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)		KAP Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northern Heights	Public	9-12	1208 Hwy 56	Allen	66833	Lyon County	North Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(620) 481-2087	102	14	7.1	42.2%	95 (93.1%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (3.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	94.6	14^th of 332 public high schools	95.8%		81.2	39^th of 318 public high schools	87.7%	25	63.6	63.6	59.1	59.1	$20,725	$5,447	$15,278

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Emporia	5.71 mi	9	215^th
Morris County	15.69 mi	5	150^th
Chase County	16.59 mi	2	79^th
Southern Lyon County	17.65 mi	4	100^th
Lebo-Waverly	22.87 mi	4	54^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.