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C+
Schools in Flemingsburg · Fleming County School District

Flemingsburg’s public schools score below 65% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Flemingsburg, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 33% of Flemingsburg’s students scored proficient, below the Kentucky average (38%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#104of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
42%
▼ 3 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
33%
▼ 5 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▼ 1–3 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.2K
▼ 10% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.6
KY 15.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
1,590 students on the public path
In brief

Flemingsburg’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky (the state reports Flemingsburg’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,242 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Simons Middle School, then Fleming County High School. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Flemingsburg’s grade

C+ Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 35% of Kentucky school districts, #104 of 139 Kentucky towns. Graduation is above the Kentucky average; test scores are below it.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 35%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (115)Better than 36%
C−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,064 test results and a graduating class of 145 could put Flemingsburg anywhere from C− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Flemingsburg’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,064 in math, 1,065 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Flemingsburg, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Flemingsburg Elementary SchoolFleming County School DistrictB
7–8Simons Middle SchoolFleming County School DistrictB
9–12Fleming County High SchoolFleming County School DistrictC+

Flemingsburg’s public schools are run by Fleming County School District, which also serves Ewing. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Fleming County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,183 students, up 11% since 2020–21 · 14.6 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$13,242KY $14,752 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading42%
State average 44.7% · 1065 students tested
Math33%
State average 37.8% · 1064 students tested

Flemingsburg vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Flemingsburg’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FlemingsburgC+Fleming County

Every school in Flemingsburg

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Flemingsburgby address
Flemingsburg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B
577 students14:1Rate it →
Simons Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
342 students13:1Rate it →
Fleming County High School
High · Grades 9–12
C+
671 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Flemingsburg’s schools

Are Flemingsburg’s schools good?

On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Flemingsburg children attend score below 65% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #104 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Flemingsburg in?

Fleming County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,183 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Flemingsburg kids go to high school?

Fleming County High School, with 671 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Flemingsburg’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Fleming County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Flemingsburg spend per student?

$13,242 in Fleming County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.