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Cumberland County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Parents in Cumberland County researching K-12 options have 12 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 6,970 (9 elementary and 3 high).

4-year change in Cumberland County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,970
+137 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Cumberland County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
6,970#31 of 90#1,057 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
12#40 of 90N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
21.5%#62 of 90#2,086 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

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
63,553
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
6,970
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,375
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
9
4,957 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
2,013 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cumberland County Public Schools
6,970 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
White
94%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
54
16.7% under 18

Test scores in Cumberland County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 11 schools in Cumberland County ranked by score →

All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Stone Memorial High SchoolCrossvilleHigh09-12992·
Cumberland County High SchoolCrossvilleHigh09-12949·
Homestead Elementary SchoolCrossvilleElementaryPK-08737·
Glenn Martin ElementaryCrossvilleElementaryPK-08735·
Stone ElementaryCrossvilleElementaryPK-08611·
Pleasant Hill ElementaryPleasant HillElementaryPK-08588·
South Cumberland ElementaryCrossvilleElementaryPK-08573·
Frank P. Brown ElementaryCrossvilleElementaryPK-08569·
North Cumberland ElementaryCrossvilleElementaryPK-08505·
Crab Orchard ElementaryCrab OrchardElementaryPK-08461·
Pine View ElementaryRockwoodElementaryPK-08178·
The Phoenix SchoolCrossvilleHigh09-1272·

Cities in Cumberland County

Crossville9 schoolsCrab Orchard1 schoolPleasant Hill1 schoolRockwood1 school

About Cumberland County

In Tennessee, Cumberland County is a medium-population county of about 63,553 residents. 12 public schools across the county teaches about 6,970 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,375, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%.

On the school-mix side, Cumberland County comprises 9 elementary schools (4,957 students), and 3 high schools (2,013).

The largest single district in Cumberland County is Cumberland County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 6,970 students.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 6,833 students in SY 2020-21 versus 6,970 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Cumberland County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Cumberland County?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Cumberland County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 6,970.
How many high schools are in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County, Tennessee has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 2,013 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County, Tennessee has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,957 students.
What is the largest school district in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County Public Schools is the largest school district in Cumberland County, serving approximately 6,970 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County has roughly 63,553 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Cumberland County?
Median household income in Cumberland County is $60,375, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cumberland County?
Approximately 19.1% of adults 25 and older in Cumberland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Cumberland County?
Cumberland County residents are approximately 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Cumberland County is owner-occupied?
Cumberland County has about 31,455 housing units, of which roughly 80.2% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Cumberland County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Cumberland County include Stone Memorial High School, Cumberland County High School, Homestead Elementary School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data