Cumberland County Schools & Education
Cumberland County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,347
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#12
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cumberland County
Measured School Summary
Cumberland County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,347 per pupil, Cumberland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #12 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,347
$453 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cumberland County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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
#12
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above 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 County
Elementary to high school visible
1,004 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cumberland County 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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, Kentucky
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.
A Concise and Effective School System
Cumberland County operates just 3 public schools, providing a clear pathway for its 1,004 students. The system includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, all managed by a single district. This structure ensures that every student remains within the same peer group from kindergarten through graduation.
Dedicated County-Wide School District
All three schools in the county fall under the Cumberland County school district, which serves 100% of the local student population. No charter schools exist in the county, maintaining a strong, unified public school tradition. This centralization allows for consistent curriculum and resource allocation across all grade levels.
Personalized Learning in a Rural Setting
All three schools are located in rural locales, offering an average size of 335 students per campus. Cumberland County Elementary is the largest facility with 503 students, while the Middle School is the smallest with 206 students. This small-scale environment allows for high levels of student-teacher interaction.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Cumberland County
Reported Enrollment
1,004
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cumberland County
Cumberland County
3 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County Elementary School | Record | Cumberland County | Burkesville, 42717Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 503 |
| Cumberland County High School | Record | Cumberland County | Burkesville, 42717Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 295 |
| Cumberland County Middle School | Record | Cumberland County | Burkesville, 42717Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 206 |
Cumberland County Elementary School
Cumberland County
Burkesville, 42717 / Rural: Remote
Cumberland County High School
Cumberland County
Burkesville, 42717 / Rural: Remote
Cumberland County Middle School
Cumberland County
Burkesville, 42717 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,347
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Cumberland County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cumberland County, Kentucky?
Cumberland County operates just 3 public schools, providing a clear pathway for its 1,004 students. The system includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, all managed by a single district. This structure ensures that every student remains within the same peer group from kindergarten through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Cumberland County, Kentucky?
All three schools in the county fall under the Cumberland County school district, which serves 100% of the local student population. No charter schools exist in the county, maintaining a strong, unified public school tradition. This centralization allows for consistent curriculum and resource allocation across all grade levels.
What is the school experience like in Cumberland County?
All three schools are located in rural locales, offering an average size of 335 students per campus. Cumberland County Elementary is the largest facility with 503 students, while the Middle School is the smallest with 206 students. This small-scale environment allows for high levels of student-teacher interaction.
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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.