Best High Schools in Cumberland, VA

High schools
2
Students
1,044
Avg actual
70%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Buckingham County High

D+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students

2. Cumberland High

F

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cumberland, VA

Middle schools
2
Students
818
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cumberland Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 352 Students

2. Buckingham County Middle

D

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland, VA

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,313
Avg actual
65%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cumberland Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 541 Students

2. Buckingham Co Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 417 Students

3. Buckingham Co Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 355 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cumberland, VA

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

Community Factors

Cumberland, VA has a total population of 2,769 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cumberland, VA

3,175

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cumberland, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cumberland, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

669 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

17 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Cumberland, VA

How many schools are in Cumberland, VA?

Cumberland, VA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,175 students in total.

How do schools in Cumberland perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Cumberland score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Cumberland don't meet 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, VA

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Trent Mill, VA

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hillcrest, VA

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oak Forest, VA

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sunny Side, VA

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Guinea Mills, VA

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ballsville, VA

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lakeside Village, VA

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Alpha, VA

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
New Canton, VA

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cartersville, VA

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Cumberland

Average SchoolGrade
D
Meeting or exceeding expectations
67%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
64%
Avg projected
47%

3 of 3 schools in Cumberland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 1D: 1F: 1

All 3 public schools we grade in Cumberland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Private schools (1)

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