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Fleming County


At a glance
120thof 157 Kentucky districts▲ 3
Better than 23% of Kentucky districts
211 W Water St
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 23.6% of districts
5
Schools
2,183
Students
Top rankedFleming County High School123rd of 254 Kentucky high schools
Biggest riser
Hillsboro Elementary School up 90 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Simons Middle School 12.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
Summary:

The Fleming County school district in Kentucky consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance across the district, with some standout schools but also systemic challenges that need to be addressed.

Among the standout schools, Simons Middle School ranks the highest in the district, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 175th out of 320 Kentucky middle schools. It also has relatively low dropout rates and chronic absenteeism compared to the other schools. Ewing Elementary School stands out for having the highest reading proficiency rates among the elementary schools, while Hillsboro Elementary School has the highest math proficiency.

However, the data also reveals systemic challenges across the district. All schools in the data set received low statewide rankings and 1- or 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating consistent underperformance. Additionally, high chronic absenteeism rates and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggest socioeconomic factors that may be impacting academic outcomes. While there are some bright spots, the data highlights the need for a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improving educational outcomes in Fleming County.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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