Top Lyon County Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Lyon County, KY, serving 953 students. Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Lyon County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, KY are Lyon County Middle School, Lyon County Elementary School and Lyon County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Top Lyon County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Lyon County Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10%111 W. Fairview Avenue10
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Grades: 6-8 | 223 students
- Lyon County Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 58%Rank:5/Bottom 50%201 Fairview Ave10
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Grades: PK-5 | 460 students
- Lyon County High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%209 Fairview Ave10
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Grades: 9-12 | 270 students
- Eddyville Education Center Vocational School266 Water St
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-2211
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Western Ky Education Center Vocational School374 New Bethel Church Rd
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9781
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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