For the 2026-27 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 Elementary School, Cumberland High 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 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cumberland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Gr: PK-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 School Road
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Gr: 5-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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 Elementary School, Cumberland High 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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