Serving 459 students in grades 9-12, Cumberland Gap 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 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Gap High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Cumberland Gap, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 203.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Gap High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cumberland Gap High School's student population of 459 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cumberland Gap 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 Gap High School is 0.10, 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
#1128 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Gap High School's ranking?
Cumberland Gap High School is ranked #1128 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cumberland Gap High School often compared to?
Cumberland Gap High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claiborne 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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cumberland Gap High School?
The graduation rate of Cumberland Gap High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Cumberland Gap High School?
459 students attend Cumberland Gap High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cumberland Gap High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cumberland Gap High School offer ?
Cumberland Gap High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Gap High School part of?
Cumberland Gap High School is part of Claiborne County School District.
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