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Best Cumberland County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,924 students in Cumberland County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 205 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cumberland County, TN are South Cumberland Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School and Frank P. Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Cumberland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3536 Lantana Rd
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-6713
Gr: PK-8 | 573 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3889 Highway 127 South
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 456-8344
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Frank P. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3766 Dunbar Rd
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-2248
Gr: PK-8 | 569 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Glenn Martin Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1362 Miller Ave
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7547
Gr: PK-8 | 735 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Stone Memorial High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 Cook Rd
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5767
Gr: 9-12 | 992 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 School Rd
Crab Orchard, TN 37723
(931) 484-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Cumberland County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Stanley St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6194
Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
486 Main St
Pleasant Hill, TN 38578
(931) 277-3677
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1219 Cook Rd
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 456-5636
Gr: PK-8 | 611 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
North Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7657 Hwy 127 North
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5174
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
The Phoenix School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Taylor St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 456-1228
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cumberland County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Cumberland County, TN include South Cumberland Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School and Frank P. Brown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cumberland County?
11 public schools are located in Cumberland County.
What percentage of students in Cumberland County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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