Lyon County School District, Nevada

Lyon County School District is a unified school district in Lyon County, Nevada, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 61,680 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 2,003 sq mi (5,188 km²) of land.

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Lyon County School District in Nevada
Churchill County School DistrictDouglas County School DistrictMineral County School DistrictCarson City School DistrictStorey County School District
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
61,680
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Lyon County
Land area
2,003 sq mi (5,188 km²)
Median household income
$80,812 ± $5,156
Median home value
$366,100 ± $9,166
Water area
23 sq mi (59.5 km²)
State
Nevada
Census code (GEOID)
3200300
Coordinates (central point)
39.011462, -119.195477

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Lyon County School District, largest first

  1. Fernley (city)24,225 people
  2. Dayton (CDP)15,781 people
  3. Silver Springs (CDP)5,060 people
  4. Yerington (city)3,150 people
  5. Stagecoach (CDP)1,892 people
  6. Smith Valley (CDP)1,807 people
  7. Silver City (CDP)118 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Douglas County School District23 mi west
  2. Carson City School District31 mi west
  3. Storey County School District34 mi northwest
  4. Mineral County School District54 mi southeast
  5. Churchill County School District62 mi northeast
  6. Eastern Sierra Unified School District, California73 mi south
  7. Washoe County School District121 mi north

These share a boundary with Lyon County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Lyon County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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