Serving 156 students in grades 9-12, Lynnville-sully High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynnville-sully High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lynnville-sully High School's student population of 156 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
156 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Lynnville-sully High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynnville-sully High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
1%
13%

Black
n/a
7%

White
98%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynnville-sully High School's ranking?
Lynnville-sully High School is ranked #359 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lynnville-sully High School often compared to?
Lynnville-sully High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton Senior High School, Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School, Albia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynnville-sully High School?
The graduation rate of Lynnville-sully High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lynnville-sully High School?
156 students attend Lynnville-sully High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lynnville-sully High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynnville-sully High School?
Lynnville-sully High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lynnville-sully High School offer ?
Lynnville-sully High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lynnville-sully High School part of?
Lynnville-sully High School is part of Lynnville-Sully Comm School District.
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