Top Rankings
Lyon County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 973 students in Lyon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Lyon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
973 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lyon County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
89%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,760 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,177 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,760
$14,242
Spending / Student
$13,177
$13,981
Best Lyon County School District Public Schools (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
Rank: #33.
Lyon County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eddyville Education Center
Vocational School
266 Water St
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-2211
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-2211
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Ky Education Center
Vocational School
374 New Bethel Church Rd
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9781
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9781
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyon County School District?
Lyon County School District manages 5 public schools serving 973 students.
What is the rank of Lyon County School District?
Lyon County School District is ranked #24 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County School District?
89% of Lyon County School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyon County School District?
Lyon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Lyon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,177 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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