Top Rankings
Cumberland County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,018 students in Cumberland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Cumberland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
1,018 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Cumberland County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
16 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
906 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
89%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
70
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,857 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,153 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,857
$14,224
Spending / Student
$13,153
$13,964
Best Cumberland County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland County Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Glasgow Rd
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4390
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4390
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland County Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 N Main St
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-5818
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-5818
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Cumberland County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
912 N Main St
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-3451
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-3451
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cumberland County School District?
Cumberland County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,018 students.
What is the rank of Cumberland County School District?
Cumberland County School District is ranked #65 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County School District?
89% of Cumberland County School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cumberland County School District?
Cumberland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Cumberland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,153 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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