Enrollment
292
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210369000943
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eddyville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyon County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyon County High School
Lyon County High School is a mid-sized high school in Eddyville, Kentucky, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Kentucky schools and 20% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 292 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lyon County also operates Lyon County Elementary School (485 students) and Lyon County Middle School (210 students) alongside Lyon County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lyon County High School compares
Lyon County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County, which includes Lyon County High School.
$11,456
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 38.0%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Eddyville on the city page.
Is Lyon County High School a good school?
Lyon County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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