Cumberland County Middle School

Cumberland County Middle School is a tiny middle school in Burkesville, Kentucky, run under Cumberland County. The school hosts 220 students in grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Kentucky's public schools average about 558 students each, so Cumberland County Middle School sits 61% smaller than that benchmark.

Cumberland County comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 1,011 students; Cumberland County Middle School is among them.

Demographically, Cumberland County Middle School shows that nearly all students (91%) are White; the rest is composed of 5% multiracial. Compared to Cumberland County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.8:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 15.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 79% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Cumberland County Middle School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 35.7%; this one delivers 37.7%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Cumberland County put median household earnings sit near $40,000, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Cumberland County's 3 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,011 students), Cumberland County Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Cumberland County High School, around 0.1 miles off. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Cumberland County Middle School at 4th of 7; the average score across the group is 36.8%.

Cumberland County Middle School operates from a rural location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 15%: 191 students in 2018 compared to 220 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 15.8:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.