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2 schools in North Lyon County

Kansas · 325 students · 2 cities

2 public K-12 schools sit under North Lyon County in Kansas, serving roughly 325 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in North Lyon County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
325
-17 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside North Lyon County

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 337 to 325 students (down 4%) and from 35 to 33 full-time teachers (down 6%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
NLC Elementary SchoolAmericusElementaryPK-08223
Northern HeightsAllenHigh09-12102

About North Lyon County

North Lyon County is a thinly populated Kansas school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 325.

Looking at the level breakdown, North Lyon County spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 163 in this district, meaningfully below the Kansas typical of 355.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 5%: 342 students in SY 2020-21 versus 325 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for North Lyon County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does North Lyon County run?
North Lyon County has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 325 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in North Lyon County?
North Lyon County includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in North Lyon County?
NLC Elementary School is the largest public school in North Lyon County by enrollment, with approximately 223 students.
What grade levels does North Lyon County serve?
North Lyon County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.
What cities does North Lyon County serve?
North Lyon County operates schools in Americus, Allen across Kansas.