District Overview
Serving the community of Eddyville, Kentucky, Lyon County Public Schools is an active, traditional school district situated in a distinct rural setting. Operating from its central office at 217 Jenkins Rd, the district encompasses five operational schools catering to a complete educational spectrum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a total enrollment of 987 students across its primary and secondary grade levels. Accessible to local families and educational researchers alike, the district maintains an open line of communication through its administrative offices at (270) 388-9715 and its web portal at www.lyon.kyschools.us.

At the core of the district's operational success is a strong emphasis on student support and staff allocation. Serving a student body made up of 527 male and 460 female learners across diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, Lyon County Schools equips its classrooms with 116 full-time equivalent certified teachers and 24 instructional aides to foster focused, high-quality instruction. This learning framework is well-bolstered by 136 support staff professionals, establishing a comprehensive workforce of 276 full-time equivalent team members. Together, this dedicated staff works to maintain safe, nurturing school environments while advancing academic programming designed to prepare every student for future success.
5
Total Schools
987
Total Students
116.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyon County
Demographic Student Count
White875
Hispanic38
Black20
Asian4
Two or More45
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    875 (88.7%)
  • Two or More
    45 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (3.9%)
  • Black
    20 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lyon County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:5
Students:987*
Teachers (FTE):116.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.5
Schools in Lyon County
Found 5 Schools