Serving 215 students in grades 6-8, Lyon County Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Lyon County Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyon County Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Lyon County Middle School?
215 students attend Lyon County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lyon County Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyon County Middle School?
Lyon County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lyon County Middle School offer ?
Lyon County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyon County Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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