For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,018 students in Cumberland County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, KY are Cumberland County Elementary School, Cumberland County Middle School and Cumberland County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Cumberland County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland County Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Glasgow Rd
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4390
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4390
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland County Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 N Main St
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-5818
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-5818
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 N Main St
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-3451
Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-3451
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, KY include Cumberland County Elementary School, Cumberland County Middle School and Cumberland County High School.
How many public schools are located in Cumberland County?
3 public schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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