For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 973 students in Lyon County, KY.
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.
Lyon County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon County Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 W. Fairview Avenue
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Lyon County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Lyon County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eddyville Education Center
Vocational School
266 Water St
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-2211
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-2211
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Ky Education Center
Vocational School
374 New Bethel Church Rd
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9781
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9781
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyon County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, KY include Lyon County Middle School, Lyon County Elementary School and Lyon County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County?
5 public schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lyon County include: Lyon County Middle School vs. Lyon County High School, Lyon County High School vs. Lyon County Middle School, Lyon County Elementary School vs. Lyon County High School
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