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South Lyon Community Schools

Michigan · Public School District
13
Schools
8,316
Students
$14,642
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
18.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
91.9%
Graduation Rate
+5.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Lyon Community Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 8,316 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,642 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial Middle School06–08865
Millennium Middle School06–081,039
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
South Lyon East High School09–121,174
South Lyon High School09–121,293
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SPECIAL EDUCATIONPK–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,642Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
31%
State
63.6%
Local (property tax)
30.7%
Federal
5.7%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
8,316
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.9%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.9% graduation rate — 5.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
South Lyon Community Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 8,316 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Lyon Community Schools?
The graduation rate is 91.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Lyon Community Schools spend per student?
South Lyon Community Schools spends $14,642 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Lyon Community Schools?
18% of students in South Lyon Community Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Lyon Community Schools?
No, South Lyon Community Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Lyon Community Schools serve?
South Lyon Community Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Lyon Community Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Lyon Community Schools is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.