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Lyon Elementary

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Lyon Elementary ranks 258 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

258^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Lyon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 250 students in grades K-6 in the Coahoma County School District in Mississippi. According to the data, Lyon Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools, with a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lyon Elementary faces significant challenges related to student attendance, academic achievement, and poverty. The school has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.7% to 29% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores on the MAAP assessments are generally below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025 projected scores, only 22.2% of 6th graders are proficient in math compared to 52.9% statewide. These academic struggles are likely exacerbated by the fact that 100% of students at Lyon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high-poverty student population.

When comparing Lyon Elementary to other nearby schools, a few patterns emerge. Schools in the North Bolivar Cons and West Tallahatchie districts, while still struggling, tend to outperform the Coahoma County schools on test scores and rankings. Additionally, the Clarksdale Collegiate and Clarksdale Municipal magnet schools, while also high-poverty, demonstrate somewhat stronger academic results than the traditional public schools in the area. Addressing the complex socioeconomic factors that contribute to these academic challenges will likely require a multi-faceted, community-based approach.

224

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,021

Per pupil spending ?

96.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2020 Roberson Road
Lyon, MS 38645

(662) 624-8544

District: Coahoma County School District

Students who attend Lyon Elementary usually attend:

High:

Coahoma County High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.8%

Two or more races:

20.1%

Hispanic:

1.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (42% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2015

!Mathematics scores 15 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg38%

Mississippi avg53%

258^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Coahoma County School District

108^th of 130Coahoma County School District among Mississippi 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	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	35.3	258 of 383	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.5	317 of 390	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.8	275 of 377	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.5	226 of 382	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.5	259 of 381	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.9	308 of 397	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.9	240 of 404	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.7	275 of 406	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.2	245 of 394	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.1	162 of 402	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.6	154 of 394	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	43.6	244 of 408	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	21.7	363 of 414	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.2	371 of 418	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	6.9	398 of 403	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	6.2	391 of 392	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	8.4	385 of 394	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science76%+9 vs state

Mathematics37%-15 vs state

English Language Arts37%-14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, October 28, 2011

Performance label has gone up. Teachers and students are being trained, and everyone is working hard. Teachers and students have a new attitude to go along with their new principal and the change has been very positive. This will begin the uphill journey. Close Quote

Schools Near Lyon Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Science (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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Lyon Elementary	Public	K-6	2020 Roberson Road	Lyon	38645	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 624-8544	224	15	15.1	96.4%	3 (1.3%)	172 (76.8%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (20.1%)	35.3	258^th of 383 public elementary schools	32.6%		22.5	317^th of 390 public elementary schools	18.7%	59	48.6	22.2	43.2	33.3	57.1	44.4	27.0	22.2	75.6	$14,021
George H. Oliver Visual/Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	871 Ritchie Avenue	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8605	299	16	19.2	98.0%	4 (1.3%)	253 (84.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.4%)								(n/a)										$14,221
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1806 Sunflower	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8567	247	12	20.1	98.8%	3 (1.2%)	202 (81.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (15.8%)	7.3	370^th of 383 public elementary schools	3.4%		7.9	378^th of 390 public elementary schools	3.1%	8	15.2	34.4			13.0	15.6				$14,701
Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1012 W 2nd Street	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(662) 351-0106	652	30	21.7	98.2%	33 (5.1%)	604 (92.6%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$14,180
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1101 Smith Street	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8588	266	15	18.1	96.2%	2 (0.8%)	230 (86.5%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (9.4%)								(n/a)										$14,023
Jonestown Elementary	Public	K-6	330 Matagorda Road	Jonestown	38639	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 358-4491	135	12	10.8	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	121 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.4%)	22.6	315^th of 383 public elementary schools	17.8%		29.4	281^st of 390 public elementary schools	27.9%	34	26.0	7.7	23.8	21.4	43.5	15.4	23.8	57.1	61.9	$16,044
Quitman County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1018 10th Street	Lambert	38643	Quitman County	Quitman County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 326-7186	331	27	12.4	100.0%	11 (3.3%)	309 (93.4%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	52.2	184^th of 383 public elementary schools	52.0%		57.9	166^th of 390 public elementary schools	57.4%	18	38.1	42.7			62.0	65.4				$13,046
Friars Point Elementary	Public	K-6	350 South Street	Friars Point	38631	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 383-0066	133	11	12.2	98.5%	1 (0.8%)	41 (30.8%)	6 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (63.9%)	28	285^th of 383 public elementary schools	25.6%		12.5	355^th of 390 public elementary schools	9.0%	70	38.1	28.6	27.8	37.5	42.9	52.4	22.3	37.6	55.5	$19,950
Casper E Hall	Public	PK, KG-6	615 School St	Duncan	38740	Bolivar County	North Bolivar Consolidated	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 337-6523	194	15	12.5	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	187 (96.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	48.1	201^st of 383 public elementary schools	47.5%		51.1	200^th of 390 public elementary schools	48.7%	1	45.8	80.0	48.5	26.9	70.8	95.0	36.4	23.1	57.5	$15,543
R.H. Bearden Elementary	Public	K-6	6442 Friendship Road West	Sumner	38957	Tallahatchie County	West Tallahatchie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 375-8304	251	12	20.9	98.8%	3 (1.2%)	238 (94.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	23.3	310^th of 383 public elementary schools	19.1%		16.2	344^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.8%	34	22.2	30.6	29.4	29.1	18.1	47.2	38.3	79.2	35.3	$18,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyon Elementary

How many students attend Lyon Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 224 students attended Lyon Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lyon Elementary?

Students at Lyon Elementary are 77% African American, 20% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% White.

What district is Lyon Elementary in?

Coahoma County School District

What schools do graduates of Lyon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lyon Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Coahoma County High School

Is Lyon Elementary a good school?

Lyon Elementary ranks 258^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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