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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48178


At a glance
11
Schools
7,433
Students
4
5-star schools
Top rankedSouth Lyon High School35th of 739 Michigan high schools
Biggest riser
Frank E Bartlett School up 148 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School 14.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 48178 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the South Lyon Community Schools district, which is ranked 56th out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as particularly strong performers. Millennium Middle School is ranked 65th out of 890 Michigan middle schools and has a 5-star rating, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized test scores. William A. Pearson Elementary is ranked 109th out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, excelling in English Language Arts and math. Both South Lyon High School and South Lyon East High School are ranked in the top 100 out of 743 Michigan high schools and have 4- or 5-star ratings, with strong graduation rates and test scores.

The district as a whole performs well, with all schools ranked in the top half of Michigan schools. However, there is some variation in performance, with the magnet schools generally outperforming the other elementary and middle schools. The district also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, particularly at the high school level, which may be an area for further investigation and intervention. Overall, the South Lyon Community Schools district appears to be providing a quality education to its students, but there are still opportunities for improvement, especially in ensuring equitable access and outcomes for all students.

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

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