Best High Schools in Cumberland, MD

High schools
3
Students
2,112
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Cumberland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Allegany High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students

2. Mountain Ridge High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students

3. Fort Hill High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students

See all 199 high schools in Maryland ranked

Best Middle Schools in Cumberland, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
1,611
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Cumberland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Braddock Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students

2. Mount Savage Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

3. Washington Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland, MD

Elementary schools
12
Students
3,239
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Cumberland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Parkside Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students

2. Northeast Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students

3. Cash Valley Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students

4. Beall Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students

5. Cresaptown Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students

6. Bel Air Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students

7. Flintstone Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students

8. West Side Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students

9. Mt. Savage Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students

10. John Humbird Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Cumberland, MD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cumberland, MD has a total population of 31,314 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cumberland, MD

7,585

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cumberland, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

24.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cumberland, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cumberland, MD.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

996 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cumberland, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Cumberland, MD

How many schools are in Cumberland, MD?

Cumberland, MD has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,585 students in total.

How do schools in Cumberland perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in Cumberland score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Cumberland 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Cumberland, MD

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Carpendale, WV

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wiley Ford, WV

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
La Vale, MD

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cresaptown, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ridgeley, WV

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Clarysville, MD

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Spring Gap, MD

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Patterson Creek, WV

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mount Savage, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wellersburg, PA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Cumberland

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
67%
Exceeding
33%
Avg actual scores
35%
Avg projected
31.4%

9 of 9 schools in Cumberland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 2C: 5D: 1

All 9 public schools we grade in Cumberland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (2)

Middle and junior high schools (2)

Elementary and primary schools (5)

Private schools (3)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.