Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42038

Summary:

The 42038 zip code area is home to three schools that consistently demonstrate strong academic performance: Lyon County Elementary School, Lyon County High School, and Lyon County Middle School. These schools, part of the Lyon County school district, have earned impressive rankings and ratings, showcasing their commitment to educational excellence.

Lyon County Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking 18th out of 324 Kentucky middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional proficiency in mathematics and reading, significantly outpacing state averages. Similarly, Lyon County High School has improved its ranking, now placed 81st out of 290 Kentucky high schools, and boasts a remarkable 98.6% 4-year graduation rate.

Across the district, the schools serve a diverse student population, with varying free/reduced lunch rates. Despite these differences, the schools maintain a high level of academic performance, suggesting the district's ability to provide quality education to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The consistent excellence observed in the Lyon County school district is a testament to its commitment to supporting student success at all grade levels.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)							KSA Reading (2024)							KSA Science (2024)		KSA Writing (2024)			KSA Social Studies (2024)			KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)			ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Lyon County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Fairview Ave	Eddyville	42038	Lyon County	Lyon County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 388-9715	457	25	18.2	57.5%	404 (88.4%)	12 (2.6%)	22 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	70	164^th of 685 public elementary schools	76.1%		55.2	288^th of 687 public elementary schools	58.1%	124	52.0	47.0	46.0					54.0	64.0	66.0					41.0		49.0			48.0			62.0						$14,450	$500	$1,068	$1,568	$10,881	$2,001	$12,882
Lyon County High School	Public	9-12	209 Fairview Ave	Eddyville	42038	Lyon County	Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(270) 388-9715	298	16	18.2	45.6%	266 (89.3%)	9 (3.0%)	7 (2.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	67.5	81^st of 290 public high schools	72.1%		74.1	43^rd of 276 public high schools	84.4%	38							40.0							45.0					62.0			52.0			54.0	39.0	33.0	39.0	$14,147	$397	$1,089	$1,486	$9,712	$2,949	$12,661
Lyon County Middle School	Public	6-8	111 W. Fairview Avenue	Eddyville	42038	Lyon County	Lyon County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 388-9715	243	14	17.8	50.6%	208 (85.6%)	6 (2.5%)	8 (3.3%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.2%)	88.6	18^th of 324 public middle schools	94.4%		78.7	51^st of 327 public middle schools	84.4%	33				64.0	54.0	63.0					72.0	68.0	55.0			41.0		71.0			48.0			67.0					$12,803	$1,222	$1,045	$2,267	$8,497	$2,039	$10,536

Cities Near Zip Code 42038

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Eddyville	1.47 mi	5	52^nd
Princeton	10.43 mi	5	108^th
Calvert City	16.28 mi	2	158^th
Benton	16.67 mi	10	221^st
Cadiz	17.42 mi	6	187^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.