Cumberland County Schools & Education
Cumberland County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,735
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#74
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cumberland County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 38/100, Cumberland County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,735 per pupil, Cumberland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% 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
12 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
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #74 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,735
$480 below the state average
School coverage
12
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cumberland County has 12 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.
Dominant-district county
Cumberland County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#74
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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 County
Elementary and high visible
7,216 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cumberland County is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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, Tennessee
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.
Streamlined Education with Nine Elementary Hubs
Cumberland County operates 12 public schools serving a total enrollment of 7,216 students under a single unified district. The landscape is dominated by nine elementary schools and three high schools, with no standalone middle schools in the system. This structure creates centralized academic hubs for the county's growing student body.
One Unified District for All Students
The Cumberland County district manages all 12 schools and 7,216 students, providing a consistent administrative experience across the region. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public schools are the primary choice for local families. This centralized model allows for shared resources between the rural and town-based campuses.
Mid-Sized Schools in Scenic Rural Settings
With eight schools in rural locales and four in town settings, the county offers a distinctly non-urban educational experience. Stone Memorial High School is the largest institution with 1,031 students, while Stone Elementary is more typical for the area with 624 students. The average school size is 601 students, offering a balance between varied program options and manageable campus sizes.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Cumberland County
Reported Enrollment
7,216
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cumberland County
12 Public Schools in Cumberland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Memorial High School | Profile | Cumberland County | Crossville, 38571Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,031 |
| Cumberland County High School | Profile | Cumberland County | Crossville, 38555Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 985 |
| Glenn Martin Elementary | Record | Cumberland County | Crossville, 38555Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 764 |
| Homestead Elementary School | Record | Cumberland County | Crossville, 38572Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 722 |
| Stone Elementary | Record | Cumberland County | Crossville, 38571Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 624 |
| Frank P. Brown Elementary | Record | Cumberland County | Crossville, 38572Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 615 |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary | Record | Cumberland County | Pleasant Hill, 38578Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 613 |
| South Cumberland Elementary | Record | Cumberland County | Crossville, 38572Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 587 |
| North Cumberland Elementary | Record | Cumberland County | Crossville, 38571Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 551 |
| Crab Orchard Elementary | Record | Cumberland County | Crab Orchard, 37723Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 458 |
| Pine View Elementary | Record | Cumberland County | Rockwood, 37854Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 187 |
| The Phoenix School | Record | Cumberland County | Crossville, 38555Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 79 |
Stone Memorial High School
Cumberland County
Crossville, 38571 / Rural: Fringe
Cumberland County High School
Cumberland County
Crossville, 38555 / Town: Remote
Glenn Martin Elementary
Cumberland County
Crossville, 38555 / Town: Remote
Homestead Elementary School
Cumberland County
Crossville, 38572 / Rural: Fringe
Frank P. Brown Elementary
Cumberland County
Crossville, 38572 / Rural: Fringe
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Cumberland County
Pleasant Hill, 38578 / Rural: Distant
South Cumberland Elementary
Cumberland County
Crossville, 38572 / Town: Remote
North Cumberland Elementary
Cumberland County
Crossville, 38571 / Rural: Distant
Crab Orchard Elementary
Cumberland County
Crab Orchard, 37723 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,735
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Cumberland County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cumberland County, Tennessee?
Cumberland County operates 12 public schools serving a total enrollment of 7,216 students under a single unified district. The landscape is dominated by nine elementary schools and three high schools, with no standalone middle schools in the system. This structure creates centralized academic hubs for the county's growing student body.
What are the major school districts in Cumberland County, Tennessee?
The Cumberland County district manages all 12 schools and 7,216 students, providing a consistent administrative experience across the region. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public schools are the primary choice for local families. This centralized model allows for shared resources between the rural and town-based campuses.
What is the school experience like in Cumberland County?
With eight schools in rural locales and four in town settings, the county offers a distinctly non-urban educational experience. Stone Memorial High School is the largest institution with 1,031 students, while Stone Elementary is more typical for the area with 624 students. The average school size is 601 students, offering a balance between varied program options and manageable campus sizes.
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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.