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 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,183 students in Fleming County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
2,183 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.4%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Black
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 35-year historical data
% White
92%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,221 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,918 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$33 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,221
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,918
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Fleming County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fleming County School District?
Fleming County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,183 students.
What is the rank of Fleming County School District?
Fleming County School District is ranked #114 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
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 14:1, which is lower 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 $14,918 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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