For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,209 students in Fleming County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Fleming County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,209 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Fleming County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
15 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,038 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
92%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
186
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
4
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,287 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,011 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,287
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,011
$13,981
Best Fleming County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simons Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
242 W Water St
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-9331
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-9331
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Ewing Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5651 Elizaville Rd.
Ewing, KY 41039
(606) 267-2601
Ewing, KY 41039
(606) 267-2601
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7348 Hillsboro Rd
Hillsboro, KY 41049
(606) 876-2251
Hillsboro, KY 41049
(606) 876-2251
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #44.
Flemingsburg Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 W Water St
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-9871
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-9871
Grades: PK-6
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Fleming County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1658 Elizaville Rd
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-6601
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fleming County School District?
Fleming County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,209 students.
What is the rank of Fleming County School District?
Fleming County School District is ranked #102 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fleming County School District?
92% of Fleming County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fleming County School District?
Fleming County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fleming County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,011 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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