For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,233 students in Cumberland County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, VA are Cumberland High School, Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Grades: PK-4
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 School Road
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Superintendent's Region 8 Gov's Health/science Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1541 Anderson Highway
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, VA include Cumberland High School, Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cumberland County?
3 public schools are located in Cumberland County.
What percentage of students in Cumberland County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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