For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 716 students in Cumberland County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, KY are Cumberland County Elementary School and Cumberland County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland County Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Glasgow Rd
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4390
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4390
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland County Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 N Main St
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-5818
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-5818
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, KY include Cumberland County Elementary School and Cumberland County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cumberland County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.