For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,209 students in Fleming County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Fleming County, KY are Simons Middle School, Ewing Elementary School and Hillsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fleming County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fleming County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
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).
Best Public Schools in Fleming County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simons Middle School
(Math: 40% | 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: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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.
Fleming County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1658 Elizaville Rd
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-6601
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Flemingsburg Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 W Water St
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-9871
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-9871
Grades: PK-6
| 594 students
Fleming County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12811 Morehead Rd
Wallingford, KY 41093
(606) 876-2061
Wallingford, KY 41093
(606) 876-2061
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fleming County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Fleming County, KY include Simons Middle School, Ewing Elementary School and Hillsboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fleming County?
5 public schools are located in Fleming County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fleming County?
Fleming County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fleming County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fleming County include: Flemingsburg Elementary School vs. Fleming County High School
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