Top 5 Best Cumberland County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,537 students in Cumberland County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, IL are Cumberland High School, Neoga Jr/sr High School and Cumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cumberland County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3133
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Neoga Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 280
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Grades: 6-12
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Grades: PK-4
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Neoga Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 310
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Help Neoga
Special Education School
641 W. 6th Street
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 348-7700
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Po Box 310
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Grades: PK
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cumberland County, IL

Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
790 East 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2205
Grades: 7-8
| 110 students
850 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2200
Grades: 4-8
| 239 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, IL include Cumberland High School, Neoga Jr/sr High School and Cumberland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cumberland County, IL?
7 public schools are located in Cumberland County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County, IL?
Cumberland County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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