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Cumberland County

Virginia · Public K-12

Cumberland County serves about 1,278 K-12 students across 4 public schools, an average of roughly 320 students per campus. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Cumberland County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,278
-57 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 50%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
34%
was 40%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,278
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,325
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.3%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
530 students
Middle
1
374 students
High
1
374 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cumberland County Public Schools
1,278 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
64%
Hispanic
2%
Black
29%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
51%
Hispanic
6%
Black
34%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
19.5% under 18

Test scores in Cumberland County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. Cumberland High· 83.0%
  2. Cumberland Elementary· 66.0%
  3. Cumberland Middle· 60.0%

See all 3 schools in Cumberland County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Cumberland ElementaryCumberlandElementaryPK-04530·
Cumberland HighCumberlandHigh09-12374·
Cumberland MiddleCumberlandMiddle05-08374·
Superintendent's Region 8 Gov's Health/Science AcademyCumberlandCombinedM-M··

Cities in Cumberland County

Cumberland4 schools

About Cumberland County

Cumberland County is a low-population county of about 9,818 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 1,278 students across 4 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,325, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 28% lower than the Virginia median.

For a sense of the school types, Cumberland County consists of 1 elementary school (530 students), 1 middle school (374), 1 high school (374), and 1 combined or other schools.

Cumberland County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,278 students across Cumberland County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,278 students, shrank 4% from the 1,335 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment declined from 40% to 34%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Cumberland County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County, Virginia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,278 students.
How many high schools are in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 374 students.
How many middle schools are in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 374 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County, Virginia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 530 students.
What is the largest school district in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County Public Schools is the largest school district in Cumberland County, serving approximately 1,278 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Cumberland County?
Cumberland County, Virginia has a population of approximately 9,818, with a median age of 44. About 19.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Cumberland County?
Median household income in Cumberland County is $55,325, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 3.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cumberland County?
Approximately 20.9% of adults 25 and older in Cumberland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cumberland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.3% of students in Cumberland County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cumberland County schools?
Across Cumberland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data