For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,887 students in Lyon County, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, NV are Dayton High School, Smith Valley Schools and Silver Stage 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 average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Lyon County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lyon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Valley Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: PK-12
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Stage High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3755 W. Spruce Street
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5071
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5071
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Fernley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #55.
Yerington High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
114 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3755 W. Spruce Street
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5082
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5082
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 432
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Western Nv Yth Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Po Box 330
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
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 Dayton High School, Smith Valley Schools and Silver Stage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lyon County, NV?
6 public high schools are located in Lyon County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County, NV?
Lyon County, NV public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
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