For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,209 students in Fleming County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Fleming County, KY are Simons Middle School, Ewing Elementary School and Hillsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fleming County, KY public schools 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). Schools in Fleming County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
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).
Best Public Schools in Fleming County (2026)
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
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fleming County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Fleming County, KY include Simons Middle School, Ewing Elementary School and Hillsboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fleming County?
5 public schools are located in Fleming County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fleming County?
Fleming County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fleming County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fleming County include: Flemingsburg Elementary School vs. Fleming County High School
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