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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lyon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 973 students in Lyon County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, KY are Lyon County Middle School, Lyon County Elementary School and 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 schools 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). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyon County Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 W. Fairview Avenue
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lyon County Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lyon County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Eddyville Education Center
Vocational School
266 Water St
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-2211
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Western Ky Education Center
Vocational School
374 New Bethel Church Rd
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9781
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, KY include Lyon County Middle School, Lyon County Elementary School and Lyon County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County?
5 public schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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