Lyon School District
School District · Yerington, Nevada
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
20
8 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
20
8 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Evaluating Lyon?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lyon as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
East Valley Elementary School
Fernley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smith Valley Schools
Smith · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Silver Stage High School
Silver Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#15 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,944
$2,131 vs Nevada median
District size
9,085 students
Much larger than Nevada median
The short answer
Lyon ranks #15 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. Lyon's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Valley Elementary School (6.6/10), Smith Valley Schools (6.4/10), and Silver Stage High School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lyon schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lyon
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Valley Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Smith Valley Schools | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Silver Stage High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Fernley Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Dayton Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Dayton Intermediate School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Silverland Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Sutro Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Riverview Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Dayton High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lyon
Lyon is a Yerington, Nevada school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 9,085 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.7:1. The district invests $11,944 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Lyon demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lyon students show an average math proficiency of 46.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lyon, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lyon with test data.
Schools in Lyon
20 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 5
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Yerington
- Total Enrollment
- 9,085
- Teachers (FTE)
- 462
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lyon?
Lyon has 20 schools in total — 8 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lyon?
The average composite rating for Lyon is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lyon?
Lyon spends $11,944 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lyon?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lyon is 19.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lyon?
East Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lyon with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lyon?
Across schools in Lyon with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lyon compare to other districts in Nevada?
Lyon has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nevada by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nevada Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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