Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, Cumberland County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cumberland County High School's student population of 949 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
949 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
62 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cumberland County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland County High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
87%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland County High School's ranking?
Cumberland County High School is ranked #866 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cumberland County High School often compared to?
Cumberland County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cumberland County High School?
The graduation rate of Cumberland County High School is 87%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cumberland County High School?
949 students attend Cumberland County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cumberland County High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cumberland County High School offer ?
Cumberland County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland County High School part of?
Cumberland County High School is part of Cumberland County School District.
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