For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,018 students in Cumberland County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Cumberland County, KY are Cumberland County Elementary School, Cumberland County Middle School and Cumberland County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, KY public schools 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). Schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cumberland County (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 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cumberland County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cumberland County, KY include Cumberland County Elementary School, Cumberland County Middle School and Cumberland County High School.
How many public schools are located in Cumberland County?
3 public schools are located in Cumberland County.
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 Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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