Lyon County Middle School

Lyon County
111 W. Fairview Avenue
Eddyville, KY 42038
243 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lyon County Middle School, located in Eddyville, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Lyon County School District. Situated at 111 W. Fairview Avenue, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As a key part of the local community, the institution is dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of secondary education while nurturing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of middle-grade learners.

Beyond standard academics, Lyon County Middle School prioritizes the holistic development of its student body through various extracurricular opportunities and community engagement. By maintaining a connection to the small-town character of Eddyville, the school strives to instill strong values and a sense of belonging in its students. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to ensure that each student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed, aiming to produce well-rounded individuals who are ready to contribute positively to the broader Lyon County community.
243
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    208 (85.6 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lyon County
Phone: (270)388-9715
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 77
Grade 7 82
Grade 8 84
Gender Ratio