For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 359 students in Cumberland, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Cumberland, VA is Cumberland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Cumberland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Cumberland, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cumberland High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cumberland, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Cumberland, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Superintendent's Region 8 Gov's Health/science Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1541 Anderson Highway
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland, VA include Cumberland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cumberland?
1 public high schools are located in Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland?
Cumberland public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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