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Lyon County

Kentucky · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 998 students, in a county of 8,900 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
998
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,066
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.3%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lyon County
998 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
White
88%
Hispanic
2%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
0%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lyon County Elementary SchoolEddyvilleElementaryPK-05457·
Lyon County High SchoolEddyvilleHigh09-12298·
Lyon County Middle SchoolEddyvilleMiddle06-08243·
Eddyville Education CenterEddyvilleUngradedUG-UG0·
Western KY Education CenterFredoniaUngradedUG-UG0·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Lyon County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Lyon County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 998.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lyon County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Lyon County?
Lyon County is the largest school district in Lyon County, serving approximately 998 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Lyon County?
Lyon County has roughly 8,900 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lyon County?
Median household income in Lyon County is $65,066, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lyon County?
Approximately 16.5% of adults 25 and older in Lyon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lyon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 52.3% of students in Lyon County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lyon County schools?
Across Lyon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lyon County?
Lyon County residents are approximately 88% White, 2% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lyon County is owner-occupied?
Lyon County has about 4,847 housing units, of which roughly 80.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data