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Best Schools in Cumberland, KY
Cumberland, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,220 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Cumberland greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cumberland, KY
The top high schools in Cumberland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Letcher County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
2. Harlan County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland, KY
The top elementary schools in Cumberland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students
2. Black Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 280 Students
3. Evarts Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 340 Students
4. Cowan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students
5. Arlie Boggs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 121 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cumberland, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cumberland, KY has a total population of 2,908 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cumberland, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cumberland, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cumberland, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cumberland, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cumberland, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cumberland, KY
How many schools are in Cumberland, KY?
Cumberland, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,220 students in total.
How do schools in Cumberland perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Cumberland score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Cumberland greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cumberland?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Cumberland
1 of 1 schools in Cumberland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Cumberland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.