Cumberland County Schools & Education
Cumberland County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,388
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#70
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cumberland County
Measured School Summary
Cumberland County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.7%.
Funding Context
Cumberland County spends $8,388 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cumberland County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #70 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
88.7%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,388
$862 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cumberland County has 7 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cumberland County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Cumberland County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#70
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Cumberland CUSD 77
Elementary to high school visible
1,011 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Neoga CUSD 3
Elementary and high visible
501 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cumberland CUSD 77 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cumberland County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cumberland County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cumberland County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Education in Cumberland County
Cumberland County operates seven public schools, encompassing elementary, middle, and high school levels. Only two districts manage the education of 1,512 total students across the region.
Competitive Results on a Lean Budget
The county boasts an 88.7% graduation rate, essentially matching the Illinois state average and beating the national 87% benchmark. Spending remains efficient at $8,388 per pupil, which is nearly $1,000 less than the state average of $9,250.
Cumberland CUSD 77 Leads the Way
Cumberland CUSD 77 is the primary provider here, enrolling 1,011 students across three schools. Neoga CUSD 3 serves the remaining 501 students, and the county currently offers no charter school alternatives.
A Purely Rural Learning Environment
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a tight-knit atmosphere with an average of 302 students per school. Cumberland Elementary School is the largest facility with 404 students, while Neoga Elementary is the most intimate with 223.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Cumberland County
Reported Enrollment
1,512
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Cumberland County
Cumberland CUSD 77
Neoga CUSD 3
7 Public Schools in Cumberland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elem School | Record | Cumberland CUSD 77 | Toledo, 62468Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 404 |
| Cumberland High School | Record | Cumberland CUSD 77 | Toledo, 62468Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 319 |
| Cumberland Middle School | Record | Cumberland CUSD 77 | Toledo, 62468Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 288 |
| Neoga Jr/Sr High School | Record | Neoga CUSD 3 | Neoga, 62447Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 278 |
| Neoga Elementary School | Record | Neoga CUSD 3 | Neoga, 62447Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 223 |
| HELP Neoga | Record | Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ | Neoga, 62447Rural: Distant | PK | Special Education | 0 |
| Neoga Early Childhood Center | Record | Neoga CUSD 3 | Neoga, 62447Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 0 |
HELP Neoga
Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ
Neoga, 62447 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,388
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Cumberland County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cumberland County, Illinois?
Cumberland County operates seven public schools, encompassing elementary, middle, and high school levels. Only two districts manage the education of 1,512 total students across the region.
How do schools in Cumberland County perform academically?
The county boasts an 88.7% graduation rate, essentially matching the Illinois state average and beating the national 87% benchmark. Spending remains efficient at $8,388 per pupil, which is nearly $1,000 less than the state average of $9,250.
What are the major school districts in Cumberland County, Illinois?
Cumberland CUSD 77 is the primary provider here, enrolling 1,011 students across three schools. Neoga CUSD 3 serves the remaining 501 students, and the county currently offers no charter school alternatives.
What is the school experience like in Cumberland County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a tight-knit atmosphere with an average of 302 students per school. Cumberland Elementary School is the largest facility with 404 students, while Neoga Elementary is the most intimate with 223.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.