High Schools in Lyon County

Summary:

Lyon County, Kentucky is home to a single high school, Lyon County High School, which stands out as a top-performing institution in the region. This school consistently ranks among the best in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two years and placing 43rd out of 276 Kentucky high schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

Lyon County High School's academic achievements are impressive, with students outperforming the state average in 10th grade math and reading proficiency. The school also boasts an exceptional 93.5% 4-year graduation rate in 2024-2025, well above the state average, and a low 1.1% dropout rate. While the school lags the state average in 11th grade science and writing proficiency, its overall performance suggests it is effectively supporting student success and retention.

The school's strong performance is likely bolstered by its access to significant resources, including a higher-than-average per-student funding of $14,559 in 2023-2024 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.1 to 1. Additionally, the school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic need, with 42.66% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, indicating the school is effectively supporting a diverse student body.

District Detail

217 Jenkins Rd
Eddyville, KY 42038

(270) 388-9715

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 987

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (2025)	KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Lyon County High School	Public	9-12	209 Fairview Ave	Eddyville	42038	Lyon County	Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(270) 388-9715	292	18	16.3	45.5%	250 (85.6%)	5 (1.7%)	13 (4.5%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (5.8%)	58.2	85^th of 254 public high schools	66.5%		67.5	81^st of 290 public high schools	72.1%	4	51.0	59.0	24.0	40.0	35.0	43.0	$14,559	$377	$505	$882	$9,532	$4,145	$13,678

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Caldwell County	10.44 mi	4	44^th
Kentucky Technical System	10.47 mi	53
Marshall County	15.35 mi	12	84^th
Crittenden County	15.36 mi	4	61^st
Livingston County	16.76 mi	4	77^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.