Enrollment
671
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flemingsburg, KY
Fleming County High School
Federal NCES profile for Fleming County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210192000398
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fleming County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Flemingsburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fleming County High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fleming County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Flemingsburg, KY.
School address
District: Fleming County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210192000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fleming County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fleming County High School
Fleming County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, enrolling 671 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Kentucky schools and 22% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 671 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fleming County also operates Flemingsburg Elementary School (577 students) and Ewing Elementary School (369 students) alongside Fleming County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fleming County High School compares
Fleming County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Fleming County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fleming County, which includes Fleming County High School.
$12,785
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 62.4%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fleming County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flemingsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ewing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simons Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E P Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fleming County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~671 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fleming County High School
How many students attend Fleming County High School?
Fleming County High School has 671 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flemingsburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fleming County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fleming County High School is 18.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fleming County High School?
52.4% of students at Fleming County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fleming County High School?
The largest demographic group at Fleming County High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Flemingsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fleming County High School?
Fleming County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fleming County High School rank among public schools in Flemingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fleming County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Flemingsburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Flemingsburg on the city page.
Is Fleming County High School a good school?
Fleming County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fleming County?
Besides Fleming County High School, Fleming County also operates Flemingsburg Elementary School (577 students), Ewing Elementary School (369 students), and Simons Middle School (342 students). See the Fleming County district page for the complete list.
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