Elementary Schools in Fleming County

The elementary schools in Fleming County, Kentucky, serve students from grades K-5 and provide a range of academic experiences. Among the three schools in the area, Ewing Elementary School and Hillsboro Elementary School stand out for their strong academic performance, while Flemingsburg Elementary School struggles to meet the county and state averages.

Ewing Elementary School has the highest statewide ranking among the three schools, consistently maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the county and state in several subject areas, including reading and writing. Hillsboro Elementary School has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 367 out of 684 schools in 2021-2022 to 233 out of 687 schools in 2022-2023. The school has the highest proficiency rates in mathematics and reading among the three schools, often exceeding the county and state averages, and stands out for its strong performance in writing.

While all three schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the variation in student-teacher ratios and spending per student suggests that these factors may not be the sole determinants of academic performance. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students, as well as the importance of factors such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership in driving student success.