Total enrollment
987
+34 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
Lyon County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Lyon County's public schools, 5 in all, serve approximately 987 K-12 students inside Kentucky, with Lyon County Public Schools the largest district by enrollment. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Lyon County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 89%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
987
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,066
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.3%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
485 students
Middle
1
210 students
High
3
292 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lyon County Public Schools
987 students · 1 district in Lyon County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lyon County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
47
13.6% under 18
Test scores in Lyon County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Lyon County Middle School· 71.0%
- Lyon County Elementary School· 59.3%
- Lyon County High School· 59.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County Elementary School | Eddyville | Elementary | PK-05 | 485 | · |
| Lyon County High School | Eddyville | High | 09-12 | 292 | · |
| Lyon County Middle School | Eddyville | Middle | 06-08 | 210 | · |
| Eddyville Education Center | Eddyville | High | UG-UG | 0 | · |
| Western KY Education Center | Fredonia | High | UG-UG | 0 | · |
Cities in Lyon County
About Lyon County
Lyon County is a sparse Kentucky county of about 8,900 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 987 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,066, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% noticeably above the Kentucky median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Lyon County covers 1 elementary school (485 students), 1 middle school (210), and 3 high schools (292).
The largest single district in Lyon County is Lyon County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 987 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 987 students, grew 4% from the 953 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lyon County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data