For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,484 students in Cumberland County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, IL are Cumberland High School, Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3133
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3133
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Grades: PK-4
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Grades: 5-8
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Neoga Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Neoga Jr/sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
790 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Grades: 6-12
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
Help Neoga
Special Education School
641 W. 6th Street
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 348-7700
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 348-7700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
850 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
790 East 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2205
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2205
Grades: 7-8
| 110 students
850 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2200
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2200
Grades: 4-8
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, IL include Cumberland High School, Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cumberland County?
7 public schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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