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Lyon County Schools & Education

Lyon County, Nevada

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

25/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

87.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,075

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,153

School Score

25/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#12

of 17 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lyon County

Measured School Summary

Lyon County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,075 per pupil, Lyon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 43% below the Nevada average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lyon County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

20 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

25/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #12 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.

Completion

87.0%

2.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,075

$2,078 below the state average

School coverage

20

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Lyon County has 20 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Lyon County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 20 of 20 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#12

of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

9,085 students

Elementary 8Middle 5High 5Other 2

20 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 20 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lyon County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Lyon County, Nevada

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large-Scale Regional Education Hub

Lyon County manages a robust system of 20 public schools serving over 9,000 students. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools and five middle and high schools, providing a comprehensive pipeline for the growing local population.

The Broad Reach of Lyon County School District

Lyon County School District is the exclusive district in the county, educating 9,085 students with no charter schools in operation. The district supports several large-scale facilities, including Fernley High School, which anchors the northern part of the county.

Town-Centered Schools with Mid-Size Feel

Most students attend schools in town settings, where the average school size is 454 students. Fernley High School is the largest campus with 1,308 students, while elementary schools like Cottonwood offer a more localized feel for 579 younger learners.

School Overview

Total Schools

20

in Lyon County

Reported Enrollment

9,085

20 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle5
High5
Other2

1 School District in Lyon County

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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20 schools
9,085 students enrolled
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20 Public Schools in Lyon County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 20 matching schools

Fernley High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,308 students

Dayton High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dayton, 89403 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High748 students

Silverland Middle School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle643 students

Fernley Intermediate School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle640 students

Cottonwood Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary579 students

East Valley Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary563 students

Yerington Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Yerington, 89447 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary481 students

Dayton Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dayton, 89403 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary434 students

Fernley Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary428 students

Riverview Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dayton, 89403 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary413 students

Yerington Intermediate School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Yerington, 89447 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle403 students

Sutro Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dayton, 89403 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary399 students

Yerington High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Yerington, 89447 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High394 students

Dayton Intermediate School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dayton, 89403 / Town: Fringe

Record7–8Middle376 students

Silver Stage Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Silver Springs, 89429 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary364 students

Silver Stage High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Silver Springs, 89429 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High333 students

Silver Stage Middle School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Silver Springs, 89429 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle329 students

Smith Valley Schools

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Smith, 89430 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other209 students

Lyon County Adult Education

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

RecordUGAlternative32 students

Eagle Ridge High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Silver Springs, 89429 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12Alternative9 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,075

State avg $8,153

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nevada counties have the highest graduation rates?
Pershing County (95.0%), Lincoln County (92.0%), and Humboldt County (91.0%) currently lead Nevada among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Nevada?
Across Nevada counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,153. The highest current county values are Eureka County ($14,901), Esmeralda County ($13,673), and Pershing County ($11,014). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Lyon County?
Lyon County has a school score of 25/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Lyon County?
The high school graduation rate in Lyon County is 87.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Lyon County spend per student?
Lyon County spends $6,075 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Lyon County, Nevada — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Lyon County, Nevada?

Lyon County manages a robust system of 20 public schools serving over 9,000 students. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools and five middle and high schools, providing a comprehensive pipeline for the growing local population.

What are the major school districts in Lyon County, Nevada?

Lyon County School District is the exclusive district in the county, educating 9,085 students with no charter schools in operation. The district supports several large-scale facilities, including Fernley High School, which anchors the northern part of the county.

What is the school experience like in Lyon County?

Most students attend schools in town settings, where the average school size is 454 students. Fernley High School is the largest campus with 1,308 students, while elementary schools like Cottonwood offer a more localized feel for 579 younger learners.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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