Total enrollment
1,011
+53 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Cumberland County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Parents in Cumberland County researching K-12 options have 3 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,011 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Cumberland County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
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 Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.3% | #66 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,011 | #110 of 110 | #2,744 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #107 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #45 of 110 | #1,849 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 76.3% | #7 of 110 | #558 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.4% | #65 of 110 | #2,137 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
5,948
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,011
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$40,000
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.3%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
501 students
Middle
1
220 students
High
1
290 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cumberland County Public Schools
1,011 students · 1 district 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+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
45
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Cumberland County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County Elementary School | Burkesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 501 | · |
| Cumberland County High School | Burkesville | High | 09-12 | 290 | · |
| Cumberland County Middle School | Burkesville | Middle | 06-08 | 220 | · |
Cities in Cumberland County
About Cumberland County
Cumberland County is a compact Kentucky county of about 5,948 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 1,011 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $40,000, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 20%. That income level is 30% lower than the Kentucky median.
For a sense of the school types, Cumberland County comprises 1 elementary school (501 students), 1 middle school (220), and 1 high school (290).
Cumberland County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,011 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,011 students, expanded 6% from the 958 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Cumberland County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data