Total enrollment
1,493
-72 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Cumberland County
Illinois · Public K-12
Public education in Cumberland County reaches 1,493 students across 7 schools. Cumberland Cusd 77 is the largest district at 972 students. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Cumberland County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cumberland County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.0% | #50 of 88 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,493 | #87 of 89 | #2,480 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #85 of 89 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #49 of 89 | #1,028 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 35.4% | #83 of 89 | #2,258 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.3% | #89 of 89 | #2,542 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
10,334
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,493
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$73,327
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
35.4%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
4
628 students
Middle
1
282 students
High
2
583 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cumberland CUSD 77
972 students · 3 districts in Cumberland County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cumberland County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.4% under 18
Test scores in Cumberland County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Neoga Elementary School· 54.8%
- Cumberland Elem School· 47.5%
- Neoga Jr/Sr High School· 43.1%
- Cumberland Middle School· 36.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elem School | Toledo | Elementary | PK-04 | 387 | · |
| Cumberland High School | Toledo | High | 09-12 | 303 | · |
| Cumberland Middle School | Toledo | Middle | 05-08 | 282 | · |
| Neoga Jr/Sr High School | Neoga | High | 06-12 | 280 | · |
| Neoga Elementary School | Neoga | Elementary | PK-05 | 241 | · |
| HELP Neoga | Neoga | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
| Neoga Early Childhood Center | Neoga | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
Cities in Cumberland County
About Cumberland County
Cumberland County is a small county of about 10,334 residents in Illinois. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,493 students across 7 schools.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $73,327 a year, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Cumberland County spans 4 elementary schools (628 students), 1 middle school (282), and 2 high schools (583).
The largest single district in Cumberland County is Cumberland CUSD 77, which alone enrolls about 972 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cumberland County has declined 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,565 students to 1,493.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cumberland County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data