Total enrollment
9,169
+346 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Lyon County
Nevada · Public K-12
Nevada's Lyon County runs 20 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Lyon at 9,169 students. That works out to 8 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Lyon County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
19
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lyon County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Nevada | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 26.3% | #7 of 7 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9,169 | #4 of 11 | #867 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 19 | #5 of 11 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.1:1 | #9 of 11 | #2,580 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 100.0% | #1 of 11 | #16 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.7% | #6 of 11 | #695 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Lyon County school rankings
Residents
61,680
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
20
1 districts
Enrollment
9,169
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$80,812
Above Nevada avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Nevada avg
Elementary
8
3,724 students
Middle
5
2,420 students
High
5
2,847 students
Combined / other
2
178 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lyon
9,169 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+
17.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.1% under 18
Test scores in Lyon County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Nevada state average: 45.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- East Valley Elementary School· 47.2%
- Smith Valley Schools· 44.5%
- Dayton Elementary School· 34.5%
- Fernley Elementary School· 30.5%
- Riverview Elementary School· 29.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Silver Stage Elementary School· 17.1%
- Yerington Elementary School· 24.1%
- Sutro Elementary School· 25.8%
- Fernley Intermediate School· 27.2%
- Dayton Intermediate School· 27.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Fernley | High | 09-12 | 1,327 | · |
| Dayton High School | Dayton | High | 09-12 | 748 | · |
| Silverland Middle School | Fernley | Middle | 07-08 | 677 | · |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Fernley | Middle | 05-06 | 658 | · |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Fernley | Elementary | PK-04 | 572 | · |
| East Valley Elementary School | Fernley | Elementary | PK-04 | 518 | · |
| Yerington Elementary School | Yerington | Elementary | PK-04 | 465 | · |
| Riverview Elementary School | Dayton | Elementary | PK-06 | 452 | · |
| Dayton Elementary School | Dayton | Elementary | PK-06 | 451 | · |
| Fernley Elementary School | Fernley | Elementary | PK-04 | 442 | · |
| Sutro Elementary School | Dayton | Elementary | PK-06 | 426 | · |
| Yerington High School | Yerington | High | 09-12 | 413 | · |
| Yerington Intermediate School | Yerington | Middle | 05-08 | 402 | · |
| Silver Stage Elementary School | Silver Springs | Elementary | PK-04 | 398 | · |
| Dayton Intermediate School | Dayton | Middle | 07-08 | 356 | · |
| Silver Stage High School | Silver Springs | High | 09-12 | 351 | · |
| Silver Stage Middle School | Silver Springs | Middle | 05-08 | 327 | · |
| Smith Valley Schools | Smith | Combined | PK-12 | 178 | · |
| Eagle Ridge High School | Silver Springs | High | 07-12 | 8 | · |
| Lyon County Adult Education | Fernley | Combined | UG-UG | 0 | · |
Cities in Lyon County
About Lyon County
Lyon County is a middle-population county of about 61,680 residents in Nevada. Its public-school system serves approximately 9,169 students across 20 schools.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $80,812 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 8% noticeably above the Nevada median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Lyon County is built around 8 elementary schools (3,724 students), 5 middle schools (2,420), 5 high schools (2,847), and 2 combined or other schools.
Lyon is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 9,169 students across Lyon County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,169 students, grew 4% from the 8,823 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Lyon County closed 1 school, going from 20 to 19.
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