Best Lyon County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,030 students in Lyon County, NV.

The top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, NV are Smith Valley Schools, Dayton High School and Fernley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lyon County, NV public high schools have an score of 13% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.

Lyon County, NV public high school have a of 88%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lyon County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Smith Valley Schools

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332

Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

Dayton High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
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335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240

Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Fernley High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
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1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400

Gr: 9-12 | 1,321 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #44.

Silver Stage High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
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3755 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5071

Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #55.

Yerington High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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114 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822

Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: n/an/a

Eagle Ridge High School

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3755 W. Spruce Street
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5082

Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: n/an/a

Lyonline

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3655 Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5128

Gr: K-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lyon County, NV

Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Smith Valley High School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 432
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332

Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Western Nv Yth Center (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

Po Box 330
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200

Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, NV?

The top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, NV include Smith Valley Schools, Dayton High School and Fernley High School.

How many public high schools are located in Lyon County?

7 public high schools are located in Lyon County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?

Lyon County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lyon County include: Silver Stage High School vs. Fernley High School, Fernley High School vs. Silver Stage High School, Silver Stage High School vs. Dayton High School