For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,155 students in Cumberland, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cumberland, MD are Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Cumberland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cumberland, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Braddock Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Massachusetts Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Cumberland, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Grades: K-10
| 11 students
Transition Program At Cumberland High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Grades: 12
| 24 students
Transition Program At Friends Aware (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1601 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cumberland, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cumberland, MD include Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cumberland?
2 public middle schools are located in Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland?
Cumberland public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cumberland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cumberland include: Braddock Middle School vs. Washington Middle School, Washington Middle School vs. Braddock Middle School
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