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Lyon County Public Schools

Lyon County, Nevada

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

Total Schools

20

public schools

Total Enrollment

9,085

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Lyon County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nevada; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Lyon County has one district entry in this county file: LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Fernley has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

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

20 schools
9,085 students enrolled

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

Listed only9–12High748 students

Silverland Middle School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

Listed only7–8Middle643 students

Fernley Intermediate School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle640 students

Cottonwood Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary579 students

East Valley Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary563 students

Yerington Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Yerington, 89447 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary481 students

Dayton Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dayton, 89403 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary434 students

Fernley Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary428 students

Riverview Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dayton, 89403 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary413 students

Yerington Intermediate School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Yerington, 89447 / Town: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle403 students

Sutro Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dayton, 89403 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary399 students

Yerington High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Yerington, 89447 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High394 students

Dayton Intermediate School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dayton, 89403 / Town: Fringe

Listed only7–8Middle376 students

Silver Stage Elementary School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Silver Springs, 89429 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary364 students

Silver Stage High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Silver Springs, 89429 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High333 students

Silver Stage Middle School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Silver Springs, 89429 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle329 students

Smith Valley Schools

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Smith, 89430 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–12Other209 students

Lyon County Adult Education

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fernley, 89408 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyUGAlternative32 students

Eagle Ridge High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Silver Springs, 89429 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12Alternative9 students

Lyon County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lyon County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nevada. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Lyon County public school directory?

The directory lists 20 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Lyon County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Lyon County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Lyon County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Lyon County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Lyon County Education OverviewCounty school score: 25/100

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.