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South Lyon High School vs. South Lyon East High School

Should you attend South Lyon High School or South Lyon East High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
South Lyon High School
1000 N Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
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10/
10
Top 10%
South Lyon East High School
52000 10 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

South Lyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

South Lyon East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,253 students in grades 9-12, South Lyon High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,181 students in grades 9-12, South Lyon East High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,253 students
1,181 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Lyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Lyon East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Lyon High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Lyon East High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Lyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Lyon East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Lyon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Lyon Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Lyon East High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Lyon Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#289 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
#484 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Lyon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Lyon East High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in MI)
48%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lyon East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lyon East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lyon East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 20% in MI)
94%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Lyon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Lyon East High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Lyon High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Lyon East High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
290
308
Grade 10 Students
293
282
Grade 11 Students
309
313
Grade 12 Students
337
278
Ungraded Students
24
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Lyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Lyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Lyon East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Lyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Lyon East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Lyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Lyon East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
88%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Lyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Lyon East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Lyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Lyon East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Lyon Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Lyon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Lyon East High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Lyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Lyon East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Lyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Lyon East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Lyon Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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