Cumberland County Schools & Education
Cumberland County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,486
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#15
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cumberland County
Measured School Summary
Cumberland County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Cumberland County spends $9,486 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 39% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% 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
4 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
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #15 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,486
$1,545 above the state average
School coverage
4
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 4 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
#15
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 75% 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 Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,283 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cumberland County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cumberland County, Virginia
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.
Rural Education with High Standards
Cumberland County operates 4 public schools that serve a total enrollment of 1,283 students. The county's infrastructure is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school, along with one additional service facility.
Cumberland County Public Schools
All 1,283 students in the county are served by Cumberland County Public Schools, a single-district system. There are no charter schools, ensuring a consistent and well-funded educational experience for every student in the county.
Quiet Rural Schools for Personalized Learning
All schools in Cumberland are classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 428 students per school. Cumberland Elementary is the largest school with 541 students, while Cumberland Middle maintains a smaller environment with 352 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Cumberland County
Reported Enrollment
1,283
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cumberland County
Cumberland County Public Schools
4 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elementary | Record | Cumberland County Public Schools | Cumberland, 23040Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 541 |
| CUMBERLAND HIGH | Record | Cumberland County Public Schools | Cumberland, 23040Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 390 |
| CUMBERLAND MIDDLE | Record | Cumberland County Public Schools | Cumberland, 23040Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 352 |
| Superintendent's Region 8 Gov's Health/Science Academy | Record | Cumberland County Public Schools | Cumberland, 23040Rural: Remote | — | Vocational | — |
Cumberland Elementary
Cumberland County Public Schools
Cumberland, 23040 / Rural: Remote
CUMBERLAND HIGH
Cumberland County Public Schools
Cumberland, 23040 / Rural: Remote
CUMBERLAND MIDDLE
Cumberland County Public Schools
Cumberland, 23040 / Rural: Remote
Superintendent's Region 8 Gov's Health/Science Academy
Cumberland County Public Schools
Cumberland, 23040 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,486
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Cumberland County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cumberland County, Virginia?
Cumberland County operates 4 public schools that serve a total enrollment of 1,283 students. The county's infrastructure is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school, along with one additional service facility.
What are the major school districts in Cumberland County, Virginia?
All 1,283 students in the county are served by Cumberland County Public Schools, a single-district system. There are no charter schools, ensuring a consistent and well-funded educational experience for every student in the county.
What is the school experience like in Cumberland County?
All schools in Cumberland are classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 428 students per school. Cumberland Elementary is the largest school with 541 students, while Cumberland Middle maintains a smaller environment with 352 students.
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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.