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Cumberland County


At a glance
78thof 157 Kentucky districts▼ 10
Better than 50% of Kentucky districts
810 N Main St
Burkesville, KY 42717
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 50.3% of districts
3
Schools
1,011
Students
Top rankedCumberland County High School65th of 254 Kentucky high schools
Biggest riser
Cumberland County High School up 42 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Cumberland County school district in Kentucky consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, the Cumberland County High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 65 out of 254 Kentucky high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Cumberland County Elementary School struggles with lower proficiency rates, with only 26-48% of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, the Cumberland County Middle School has shown some strengths, with 48% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics and 60% proficient or better in Writing. The high school also performs well, with 38-61% of students scoring proficient or better in subjects like Mathematics, Reading, and Writing.

Across the district, the schools have relatively high spending per student, ranging from $25,308 at the elementary school to $27,932 at the middle school, and low student-teacher ratios, suggesting access to significant resources. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates of 25% across all three schools are a concern that may impact student learning and achievement.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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