Top Rankings
Lyon County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 987 students in Lyon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Lyon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
987 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lyon County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,677 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$11,498 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$11,295 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,502
$17,532
Spending / Student
$14,677
$17,223
Best Lyon County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyon County Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 W. Fairview Avenue
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lyon County Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lyon County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Eddyville Education Center
Vocational School
266 Water St
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-2211
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-2211
Gr: Inquire with school
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
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyon County School District?
Lyon County School District manages 5 public schools serving 987 students.
What is the rank of Lyon County School District?
Lyon County School District is ranked #24 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County School District?
89% of Lyon County School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyon County School District?
Lyon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Lyon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,677 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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