- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eddyville, KY
Lyon County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lyon County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210369000943
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyon County High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eddyville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyon County High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eddyville, KY.
School address
District: Lyon County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210369000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lyon County High School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210369000943 · Eddyville, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 18.3:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyon County Elementary School (485 students)
Lyon County High School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lyon County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyon County El
Lyon County Elementary School
485 students
- This school
Lyon County High School
292 students
- Lyon County Mi
Lyon County Middle School
210 students
What this shows Lyon County High School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyon County High School compares
Lyon County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Lyon County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyon County reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyon County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyon County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyon County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyon County High School
How many students attend Lyon County High School?
Lyon County High School has 292 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eddyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon County High School is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyon County High School?
42.6% of students at Lyon County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyon County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lyon County High School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Eddyville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyon County High School?
Lyon County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyon County High School rank among public schools in Eddyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eddyville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lyon County?
Besides Lyon County High School, Lyon County also operates Lyon County Elementary School (485 students) and Lyon County Middle School (210 students). See the Lyon County district page for the complete list.