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Fleming County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Fleming County's public schools, 6 in all, serve approximately 2,183 K-12 students inside Kentucky, with Fleming County Public Schools the largest district by enrollment. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Fleming County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,183
+51 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Fleming County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn KentuckyIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
33.9%#95 of 109N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,183#75 of 110#2,133 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#86 of 110N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.6:1#22 of 110#1,606 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
56.3%#85 of 110#1,282 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
14.7%#75 of 110#2,355 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
15,323
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,183
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$49,307
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.3%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,170 students
Middle
1
342 students
High
1
671 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fleming County Public Schools
2,183 students · 1 district in Fleming County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Fleming County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.9% under 18

Test scores in Fleming County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 5 schools in Fleming County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fleming County High SchoolFlemingsburgHigh09-12671·
Flemingsburg Elementary SchoolFlemingsburgElementaryPK-06577·
Ewing Elementary SchoolEwingElementaryPK-06369·
Simons Middle SchoolFlemingsburgMiddle06-08342·
Hillsboro Elementary SchoolHillsboroElementaryKG-05224·
E P Ward Elementary SchoolWallingfordCombinedM-M··

Cities in Fleming County

Flemingsburg3 schoolsEwing1 schoolHillsboro1 schoolWallingford1 school

About Fleming County

Fleming County is a low-population Kentucky county of about 15,323 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 2,183 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,307, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 13% lower than the Kentucky median.

On the school-mix side, Fleming County spans 3 elementary schools (1,170 students), 1 middle school (342), 1 high school (671), and 1 combined or other schools.

Fleming County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,183 students on its own.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,183 students, remained close to its prior level from the 2,132 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count fell from 6 to 5 across the same 4-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Fleming County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Fleming County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Fleming County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 2,183.
How many high schools are in Fleming County?
Fleming County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 671 students.
How many middle schools are in Fleming County?
Fleming County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 342 students.
How many elementary schools are in Fleming County?
Fleming County, Kentucky has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,170 students.
What is the largest school district in Fleming County?
Fleming County Public Schools is the largest school district in Fleming County, serving approximately 2,183 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Fleming County?
Fleming County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 15,323, with a median age of 41. About 23.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Fleming County?
Median household income in Fleming County is $49,307, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fleming County?
Approximately 18.9% of adults 25 and older in Fleming County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fleming County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.3% of students in Fleming County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fleming County schools?
Across Fleming County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data