For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,609 students in Lyon County, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, NV are Fernley Intermediate School, Smith Valley Schools and Dayton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lyon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: 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
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 432
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Western Nv Yth Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Po Box 330
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, NV include Fernley Intermediate School, Smith Valley Schools and Dayton Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lyon County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lyon County include: Silver Stage Middle School vs. Fernley Intermediate School, Fernley Intermediate School vs. Silver Stage Middle School
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