| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County School District | Dayton | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 9,085 | 20 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Lyon County compares
It enrolls 9,085 students across 20 schools. Its rating of 4/10 is below the Nevada average of 5.7/10.
School Districts in Lyon County, Nevada
Lyon County has 1 public school district covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lyon County is Lyon County School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nevada. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lyon County, NV?
1 school district serves zip codes in Lyon County, NV. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lyon County, NV?
Of the districts serving Lyon County, Lyon County School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 38th percentile among Nevada school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nevada reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nevada and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nevada only, never across state lines.