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LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
20
Schools
9,053
Students
$13,300
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
53.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
86.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 9,053 students across 20 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,300 is near the national average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dayton Intermediate School07–08376
Fernley Intermediate School05–08640
Silver Stage Middle School05–08329
Silverland Middle School07–08643
Yerington Intermediate School05–08403
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dayton High School09–12748
Eagle Ridge High School07–129
Fernley High School09–121,308
Silver Stage High School09–12333
Yerington High School09–12394
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lyon County Adult EducationAE–AE0
Smith Valley SchoolsPK–12209
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,300Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
74%
State
74.1%
Local (property tax)
9.5%
Federal
16.4%

State funding accounts for 74% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
9,053
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 20 public schools, serving a total of 9,053 students.
What is the graduation rate for LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 86.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $13,300 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
53% of students in LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.