For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 293 students in Lyon County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Lyon County, KY is Lyon County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Lyon County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lyon County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lyon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lyon County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lyon County, KY include Lyon County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lyon County?
1 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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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