Enrollment
210
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eddyville, KY
Lyon County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyon County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210369001950
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyon County Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eddyville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyon County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eddyville, KY.
School address
District: Lyon County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210369001950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyon County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyon County Middle School
Lyon County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Eddyville, Kentucky, enrolling 210 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.9% 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: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 210 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lyon County also operates Lyon County Elementary School (485 students) and Lyon County High School (292 students) alongside Lyon County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lyon County Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Lyon County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County, which includes Lyon County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyon County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyon County Middle 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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle 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 (~210 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lyon County Middle School
How many students attend Lyon County Middle School?
Lyon County Middle School has 210 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eddyville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon County Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyon County Middle School?
45.7% of students at Lyon County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyon County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyon County Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Eddyville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyon County Middle School?
Lyon County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Eddyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon County Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Lyon County Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Middle School, Lyon County also operates Lyon County Elementary School (485 students) and Lyon County High School (292 students). See the Lyon County district page for the complete list.
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