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6.2 avg / 10

Lyon School District

School District · Yerington, Nevada

Students: 9,085
Teachers (FTE): 462

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

20

8 elem, 5 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,944

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.7:1

How this district compares

Nevada rank

#13 of 17

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Nevada avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,944

$2,131 vs Nevada median

District size

9,085 students

Much larger than Nevada median

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 6.2/10, Lyon demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fernley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Lyon students show an average math proficiency of 25.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 25.5%
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State
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ELA Proficiency 36.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lyon with test data.

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 6.2/10. 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?

Fernley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lyon with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Lyon?

Across schools in Lyon with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.4%. 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 6.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
25.5%
ELA Proficiency
36.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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