For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,053 students in Lyon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Lyon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
21 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
9,053 Students
484,728 Students
# Teachers
455 Teachers
22,616 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Lyon County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
285 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
105 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,592 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
44%
# Black Students
90 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
5,378 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
59%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
75 Students
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
560 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
604
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
642
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
689
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
669
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
704
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
633
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
716
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
710
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
734
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
750
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
771
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
697
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
622
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
23
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,499 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,952 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,499
$11,955
Spending / Student
$12,952
$12,116
Best Lyon County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Fernley Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Grades: 5-8
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Sutro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Dayton Village Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Fernley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Grades: PK-4
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Dayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Fernley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dayton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Smith Valley Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: PK-12
| 209 students
Rank: #99.
Dayton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6250
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6250
Grades: 7-8
| 376 students
Rank: #1010.
Yerington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 N. California Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Grades: PK-4
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Grades: PK-4
| 579 students
Rank: #1212.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Ferretto Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #1313.
Silver Stage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5060
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5060
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #1414.
Silverland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Jasmine Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575
Grades: 7-8
| 643 students
Rank: #1515.
Yerington Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6833
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6833
Grades: 5-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1616.
Silver Stage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3755 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5071
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5071
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #1717.
Silver Stage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5050
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5050
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1818.
Yerington High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Find
Special Education School
25 E. Goldfield Avenue
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-0029
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-0029
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Ridge High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3755 W. Spruce Street
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5082
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5082
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lyon County Adult Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1340 Hwy 95a
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3409
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3409
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyon County School District?
Lyon County School District manages 21 public schools serving 9,053 students.
What is the rank of Lyon County School District?
Lyon County School District is ranked #15 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County School District?
59% of Lyon County School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyon County School District?
Lyon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Lyon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,952 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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