Total enrollment
27,803
+555 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Cumberland County
New Jersey · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Cumberland County number 52, teaching approximately 27,803 New Jersey students against a population of 153,305. That works out to 37 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools.
4-year change in Cumberland County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
49
-3 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cumberland County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In New Jersey | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 19.4% | #21 of 21 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 27,803 | #16 of 21 | #366 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 49 | #16 of 21 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #17 of 21 | #557 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 67.5% | #2 of 21 | #819 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.0% | #10 of 21 | #416 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.
Cumberland County school rankings
Residents
153,305
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
52
22 districts
Enrollment
27,803
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,436
Below New Jersey avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.5%
Above New Jersey avg
Elementary
37
15,739 students
Middle
6
3,455 students
High
7
8,521 students
Combined / other
2
88 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Vineland Public School District
9,392 students · 22 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+
18.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.4% under 18
Test scores in Cumberland County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 43 schools ranked. New Jersey state average: 53.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Bridgeton High School· 5.3%
- Vineland Senior High School· 8.2%
- Gloria M Sabater Elementary School· 8.6%
- Cherry Street School· 9.5%
- Buckshutem Road School· 10.0%
Cities in Cumberland County
About Cumberland County
In New Jersey, Cumberland County is a medium-population county of about 153,305 residents. 52 public schools across the county teaches about 27,803 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,436 a year, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 35% meaningfully below the New Jersey median.
On the school-mix side, Cumberland County comprises 37 elementary schools (15,739 students), 6 middle schools (3,455), 7 high schools (8,521), and 2 combined or other schools.
Vineland Public School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 9,392 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 27,803 students, stayed largely flat from the 27,248 reported in SY 2020-21. Cumberland County now counts 49 public schools, down from 52 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Cumberland County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. 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