Best Schools in Lyon County, NV
Lyon County, NV has 27 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,634 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Lyon County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lyon County, NV
The top high schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fernley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1308 Students
2. Churchill County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Churchill County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1054 Students
3. Silver Stage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
4. Dayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
5. Yerington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
6. Mineral County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lyon County, NV
The top middle schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silverland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Churchill County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Churchill County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 741 Students
3. Yerington Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 403 Students
4. Silver Stage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 329 Students
5. Dayton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 376 Students
6. Fernley Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 640 Students
7. Hawthorne Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 77 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lyon County, NV
The top elementary schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 563 Students
2. Fernley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 428 Students
3. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 579 Students
4. Yerington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 481 Students
5. E C Best Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Churchill County School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 445 Students
6. Schurz Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 69 Students
7. Numa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Churchill County School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 469 Students
8. Dayton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students
9. Riverview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
10. Silver Stage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyon County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 364 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lyon County, NV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lyon County, NV has a total population of 59,235 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lyon County, NV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lyon County, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lyon County, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lyon County, NV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lyon County, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lyon County, NV
How many schools are in Lyon County, NV?
Lyon County, NV has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,634 students in total.
How do schools in Lyon County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Lyon County score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Lyon County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lyon County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lyon County
5 places in Lyon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Fernley (6)
- Dayton (5)
- Silver Springs (3)
- Yerington (3)
- Smith (1)
School districts (1)
- Lyon (18 schools)