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9 schools in Cumberland

Maryland · Public K-12

Cumberland, Maryland runs a public-school system of 9 campuses with combined enrollment around 4,029 (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Cumberland

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,029
-357 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 84%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
7%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Allegany HighHigh09-12719
Bel Air ElementaryElementaryPK-05216
Braddock MiddleMiddle06-08536
Fort Hill HighHigh09-12655
John Humbird ElementaryElementaryPK-05242
Northeast ElementaryElementaryPK-05272
South Penn ElementaryElementaryPK-05491
Washington MiddleMiddle06-08577
West Side ElementaryElementaryPK-05321

About Cumberland

Across Cumberland, Maryland, 9 public schools educates about 4,029 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Cumberland average about 448 students each, 30% meaningfully below the Maryland norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 8%: 4,386 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,029 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 84% to 79%.

On allk12, the community for Cumberland discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cumberland?
Cumberland, Maryland has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,029 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Cumberland?
Allegany High is the largest public school in Cumberland by enrollment, with approximately 719 students.
What school districts serve Cumberland?
Cumberland public schools are operated by Allegany County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Cumberland cover?
Public schools in Cumberland serve students from pre-K through grade 12.