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 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 8,230 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,402 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.7% local, 63.6% state, and 5.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,306 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #641 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (34 AP courses district-wide), a 306.6:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.
South Lyon High School accounts for 15.1% of all South Lyon Community Schools student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means South Lyon Community Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
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 other. Total enrollment is 8,470 students.
How much does South Lyon Community Schools spend per student?
South Lyon Community Schools spends $14,402 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #641 in Michigan.
What is the average teacher salary in South Lyon Community Schools?
The average teacher salary in South Lyon Community Schools is $61,306 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near South Lyon Community Schools?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Oakland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
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 33/100, ranking #641 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.