For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 451 students in Cumberland, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Cumberland, KY is Cumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cumberland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cumberland, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 Golf Course Rd
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-2511
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-2511
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Cumberland, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Redskin Dr
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-4625
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-4625
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cumberland, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cumberland, KY include Cumberland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cumberland?
1 public schools are located in Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland?
Cumberland public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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