Best Schools in Fleming County, KY
Fleming County, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,305 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Fleming County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fleming County, KY
The top high schools in Fleming County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fleming County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
2. Nicholas County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fleming County, KY
The top middle schools in Fleming County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fleming County, KY
The top elementary schools in Fleming County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 158 Students
2. Ewing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
3. Nicholas County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 664 Students
4. Flemingsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 526 Students
5. E P Ward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fleming County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fleming County, KY has a total population of 15,082 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fleming County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fleming County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fleming County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fleming County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fleming County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fleming County, KY
How many schools are in Fleming County, KY?
Fleming County, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,305 students in total.
How do schools in Fleming County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Fleming County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Fleming County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fleming County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fleming County
4 places in Fleming County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Flemingsburg (3)
- Ewing (1)
- Hillsboro (1)
- Wallingford (1)
School districts (1)
- Fleming County (6 schools)