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Cumberland High

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Cumberland High ranks 186 th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

186^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Virginia High Schools

Better than 43% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Cumberland High is a public high school located in Cumberland, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 359 students. The school is part of the Cumberland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 98 out of 129 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cumberland High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, with a ranking between 186-296 out of 325-328 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally below the state average, with some notable exceptions in Algebra II and World History I. However, the school's four-year graduation rate is generally on par with the state average, while its dropout rate is higher.

Compared to the nearby high schools, such as Prince Edward County High, Amelia County High, and Buckingham County High, Cumberland High generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level on academic measures. However, Cumberland High has a significantly higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among its student population. Addressing the school's areas of weakness, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism, while building on its strengths could help Cumberland High improve its overall educational outcomes and better serve its students.

374

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,465

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040

(804) 492-4212

District: Cumberland County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Cumberland High:

Elementary:	Cumberland Elementary
Middle:	Cumberland Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.7%

African American:

37.2%

Two or more races:

8.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 12th percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 31 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Virginia average (69% vs 79% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (24% vs 15% Virginia)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg69%

Virginia avg79%

186^th of 328

Virginia public high schools ?

Bottom 43%▲ up 31 pts since 2015

From bottom 12% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

98^th of 129Cumberland County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	52.0	186 of 328	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.3	237 of 329	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.6	259 of 326	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.5	296 of 325	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	33.9	227 of 327	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.8	296 of 327	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	40.4	222 of 326	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.9	228 of 324	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.5	210 of 321	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	26.3	282 of 322	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	50.3	142 of 322	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	32.8	245 of 321	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.0	290 of 321	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	20.3	295 of 320	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	33.3	252 of 317	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	20.6	299 of 313	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	24.1	284 of 316	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	33.4	256 of 313	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	21.9	293 of 314	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	42.0	209 of 308	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	52.0	125 of 245	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.0	134 of 249	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.5	168 of 240	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	191 of 321	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.4	256 of 322	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.0	235 of 320	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	50.1	174 of 324	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.4	210 of 320	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	48.0	198 of 322	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.7	209 of 322	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.2	288 of 321	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	14.8	186 of 198	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	44.0	216 of 313	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.9	269 of 314	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.8	298 of 315	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)49th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)46th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)40th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)39th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)31st percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)6th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra II100%+6 vs state

World History I85%+18 vs state

English Reading84%-4 vs state

Biology73%+3 vs state

VA and US History62%+27 vs state

Algebra I59%-22 vs state

Geometry16%-69 vs state

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Schools Near Cumberland High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Writing (2025)	SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Algebra II (2025)	SOL Biology (2025)				SOL English Reading (2025)		SOL VA and US History (2025)				SOL World History I (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cumberland High	Public	9-12	15 School Rd	Cumberland	23040	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 492-4212	374	32	11.7	100.0%	182 (48.7%)	139 (37.2%)	20 (5.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.0%)	52	186^th of 328 public high schools	43.3%		41.3	237^th of 329 public high schools	28.0%	51		15.5	58.8		100.0		73.4				83.7			62.5		85.0			$10,465	$925	$9,540
Buckingham County High	Public	9-12	78 Knights Rd.	Buckingham	23921	Buckingham County	Buckingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 969-6160	646	43	15.0	97.4%	336 (52.0%)	219 (33.9%)	32 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.1%)	33.9	270^th of 328 public high schools	17.7%		35.3	260^th of 329 public high schools	21.0%	10		51.1	84.7	76.9			70.6	65.0	100.0		78.5	63.8			93.8		39.4	63.6	$12,312	$731	$11,581
Prince Edward County High	Public	9-12	35 Eagle Dr.	Farmville	23901	Prince Edward County	Prince Edward County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 315-2130	502	28	17.9	100.4%	181 (36.1%)	261 (52.0%)	25 (5.0%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.2%)	34.6	264^th of 328 public high schools	19.5%		25.2	303^rd of 329 public high schools	7.9%	39	64.0	52.9	80.2		100.0	74.2	37.1	50.0	95.2	63.6	82.6		52.9	60.5	82.4	50.0			$11,136	$213	$10,923
Amelia County High	Public	9-12	8500 Otterburn Rd	Amelia Court House	23002	Amelia County	Amelia County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 561-2101	516	35	14.6	82.9%	332 (64.3%)	85 (16.5%)	51 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.7%)	39.9	247^th of 328 public high schools	24.7%		33.9	269^th of 329 public high schools	18.2%	22		84.0	72.5		100.0		59.6	75.0			86.0			45.2		57.6			$9,572	$389	$9,182

Frequently Asked Questions about Cumberland High

What is the racial makeup of Cumberland High?

Students at Cumberland High are 49% White, 37% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Cumberland High in?

Cumberland County Public Schools

Is Cumberland High a good school?

Cumberland High ranks 186^th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cumberland High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 374 students attended Cumberland High.

What schools feed into Cumberland High?

Cumberland High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cumberland Elementary
Middle : Cumberland Middle

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