Cumberland County School District

1541 Anderson Hwy
Cumberland, VA 23040
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cumberland County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,278 students in Cumberland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Cumberland County School District 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).
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).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
1,278 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cumberland County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#95 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
64%
68%
(20-21)
56%
69%
(20-21)
54%
59%
82%
88.8%
(2022-23)
32.3%
19.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
% Black
34%
21%
% White
51%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,013 is higher than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,002 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$23,109 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$22,838 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,013
$18,383
Spending / Student
$19,002
$18,168

Best Cumberland County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60 School Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15 School Rd
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16 School Road
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Gr: 5-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cumberland County School District?
Cumberland County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,278 students.
What is the rank of Cumberland County School District?
Cumberland County School District is ranked #96 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County School District?
51% of Cumberland County School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cumberland County School District?
Cumberland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Cumberland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,002 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,278 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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