Lyon County Middle School

111 W. Fairview Avenue
Eddyville, KY 42038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Lyon County Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lyon County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Lyon County Middle School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Lyon County Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyon County Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#102 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
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51%
30%
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54%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
3%
11%
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White
85%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lyon County Middle School's ranking?
Lyon County Middle School is ranked #102 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lyon County Middle School often compared to?
Lyon County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyon County High School, Lyon County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Lyon County Middle School?
232 students attend Lyon County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lyon County Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyon County Middle School?
Lyon County Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lyon County Middle School offer ?
Lyon County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyon County Middle School part of?
Lyon County Middle School is part of Lyon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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