Lyon County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Lyon County School District, serving 953 students. Lyon County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Public schools in Lyon County School District 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). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County School District 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.
Overview
| School District Name | Lyon County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (270) 388-9715 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KY) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,534 Schools |
| # of Students | 953 Students | 680,978 Students |
| # of Teachers | 55 Teachers | 42,120 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Lyon County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 173 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #59 out of 173 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.40 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 839 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 11 Students | 12,135 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 36 Students | 45,801 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 23 Students | 71,831 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 847 Students | 523,010 Students |
| % White Students | 89% | 77% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 850 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 29 Students | 26,512 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 67 | 29,493 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 48 | 44,058 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 68 | 50,518 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 68 | 49,479 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 76 | 51,350 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 72 | 52,328 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 61 | 52,669 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 80 | 51,102 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 75 | 50,249 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 68 | 50,293 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 80 | 53,687 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 64 | 50,822 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 64 | 48,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 62 | 45,593 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 598 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $9,996 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,630. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,481 is less than the state median of $11,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KY) |
| Total Revenue | $10 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,996 | $11,630 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,481 | $11,598 |
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Lyon County School District 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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