Top Rankings
Cumberland County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,011 students in Cumberland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Cumberland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,011 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cumberland County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,953 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,244 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,953
$14,269
Spending / Student
$13,244
$14,008
Best Cumberland County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland County Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Glasgow Rd
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4390
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4390
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 N Main St
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-3451
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-3451
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cumberland County School District?
Cumberland County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,011 students.
What is the rank of Cumberland County School District?
Cumberland County School District is ranked #86 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (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 Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County School District?
89% of Cumberland County School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Cumberland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,244 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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