Lyon

Headquartered at 25 E. Goldfield Ave. in Yerington, Nevada, the Lyon County School District is an open, traditional public school district dedicated to serving communities across western Nevada. Operating 19 traditional public schools across a geographic setting characterized as a distant town within the broader Reno metropolitan region, the district's catchment area includes an estimated 38 percent rural landscape. Lyon provides a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized adult education programs. Serving as a vital hub for local educational opportunities, the district keeps families, students, and researchers connected through its official online portal at lyoncsd.org.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a diverse student body of 9,205 learners, ranging from 245 pre-kindergarten children to robust enrollment across elementary, middle, and high school grades. The student population reflects the region's cultural fabric, comprising 5,257 White students, 2,774 Hispanic students, 585 multiracial students, and 298 American Indian students, along with Asian, Black, and Pacific Islander representation. To support high-quality instruction and daily operations, the district employs a comprehensive workforce totaling more than 2,083 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 931 full-time equivalent teachers, 166 instructional aides, and nearly 986 support staff personnel, ensuring a well-resourced learning environment for students at every stage of their academic journey.