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South Lyon, Michigan - 12 schools
An equity score of 27/100 ranks South Lyon Community Schools #668 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $11,755 per pupil, South Lyon Community Schools ranks #602 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
8,470
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$11,755
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types
District-Level NCES Analysis
South Lyon Community Schools operates 12 public schools serving 8,470 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 1 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Oakland County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,755 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 30.7% local, 63.6% state, and 5.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 27/100, ranked #668 of 707 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.
Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (34 AP courses district-wide), a 306.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.7% White, 9.6% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Ann L Dolsen Elementary School, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
Its largest campus is South Lyon High School, enrolling 1,245 students (15% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Salem Elementary School, at 371 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.
South Lyon Community Schools school enrollment varies 3.4× across entities
South Lyon Community Schools school enrollment ranges from 371 students (lowest) to 1,245 students (highest), a spread of 874 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
South Lyon Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 307:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within South Lyon Community Schools is typically wider than the South Lyon Community Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
South Lyon Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 22.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within South Lyon Community Schools is typically wider than the South Lyon Community Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
South Lyon Community Schools has 12 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 8,470 students.
How much does South Lyon Community Schools spend per student?
South Lyon Community Schools spends $11,755 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #668 in Michigan.
What is the demographic composition of South Lyon Community Schools?
South Lyon Community Schools students are 78.7% White, 9.6% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% African American, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for South Lyon Community Schools?
South Lyon Community Schools has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #668 out of 707 districts in Michigan.