For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 680 students in Lyon County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, KY are Lyon County Middle School and Lyon County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lyon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, KY include Lyon County Middle School and Lyon County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyon County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lyon County include: Lyon County Elementary School vs. Lyon County Middle School, Lyon County Middle School vs. Lyon County Elementary School
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