The Kentucky State Penitentiary, also known as the "Castle on the Cumberland", is a maximum security and supermax prison with capacity for 856 prisoners located in Eddyville, Kentucky on Lake Barkley on the Cumberland River, about 4.8 kilometres from downtown Eddyville.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Student-Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district is Eddyville Education Center part of?
Eddyville Education Center is part of Lyon County School District.
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