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 (2026)
- 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%)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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 90%.
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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