Fleming County School District

211 W Water St
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fleming County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,117 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 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,117 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#76 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fleming County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fleming County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fleming County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fleming County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
16 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,968 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
93%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
50
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
180
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
184
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,864 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,533 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fleming County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Fleming County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,864
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fleming County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,533
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fleming County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fleming County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flemingsburg Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 W Water St
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-9871
Grades: PK-6
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7348 Hillsboro Rd
Hillsboro, KY 41049
(606) 876-2251
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Simons Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
242 W Water St
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-9331
Grades: 7-8
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Ewing Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5651 Elizaville Rd.
Ewing, KY 41039
(606) 267-2601
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Fleming County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1658 Elizaville Rd
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 845-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #66.
E P Ward Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12811 Morehead Rd
Wallingford, KY 41093
(606) 876-2061
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fleming County School District?
Fleming County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,117 students.
What is the rank of Fleming County School District?
Fleming County School District is ranked #88 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fleming County School District?
93% of Fleming County School District students are White, 3% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fleming County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,533 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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