Fleming County Schools & Education
Fleming County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,495
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#47
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Fleming County
Measured School Summary
Fleming County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,495 per pupil, Fleming County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Fleming County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,495
$399 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Fleming County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Fleming County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Fleming County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#47
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Fleming County
Elementary to high school visible
2,186 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Fleming County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Fleming County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Fleming County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Compact and Community-Focused Education
Fleming County maintains a small, efficient network of 6 public schools for its 2,186 students. The system includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school under a single district. This structure ensures that every student progresses through a familiar, interconnected path from kindergarten to graduation.
One District Serving the Entire County
The Fleming County school district manages all 2,186 students across its 6 traditional public schools. There are no charter schools in the area, resulting in a 0% charter share of the local market. The district oversees everything from the large Fleming County High School to smaller rural primary centers.
A Traditional Rural Learning Environment
Four of the county's six schools are located in rural areas, while two serve the local town. Fleming County High School is the largest site with 654 students, while E P Ward Elementary offers a much smaller environment with only 180 students. The average school size is 364, fostering close relationships between teachers and families.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Fleming County
Reported Enrollment
2,186
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Fleming County
Fleming County
6 Public Schools in Fleming County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming County High School | Record | Fleming County | Flemingsburg, 41041Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 654 |
| Flemingsburg Elementary School | Record | Fleming County | Flemingsburg, 41041Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 526 |
| Ewing Elementary School | Record | Fleming County | Ewing, 41039Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 343 |
| Simons Middle School | Record | Fleming County | Flemingsburg, 41041Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 325 |
| E P Ward Elementary School | Record | Fleming County | Wallingford, 41093Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 180 |
| Hillsboro Elementary School | Record | Fleming County | Hillsboro, 41049Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 158 |
Fleming County High School
Fleming County
Flemingsburg, 41041 / Rural: Fringe
Flemingsburg Elementary School
Fleming County
Flemingsburg, 41041 / Town: Remote
E P Ward Elementary School
Fleming County
Wallingford, 41093 / Rural: Distant
Hillsboro Elementary School
Fleming County
Hillsboro, 41049 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,495
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Fleming County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Fleming County, Kentucky?
Fleming County maintains a small, efficient network of 6 public schools for its 2,186 students. The system includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school under a single district. This structure ensures that every student progresses through a familiar, interconnected path from kindergarten to graduation.
What are the major school districts in Fleming County, Kentucky?
The Fleming County school district manages all 2,186 students across its 6 traditional public schools. There are no charter schools in the area, resulting in a 0% charter share of the local market. The district oversees everything from the large Fleming County High School to smaller rural primary centers.
What is the school experience like in Fleming County?
Four of the county's six schools are located in rural areas, while two serve the local town. Fleming County High School is the largest site with 654 students, while E P Ward Elementary offers a much smaller environment with only 180 students. The average school size is 364, fostering close relationships between teachers and families.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.