Cumberland County School District
School District · Crossville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,856
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,856
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#121 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,856
$555 vs Tennessee median
District size
7,093 students
Larger than Tennessee median
About Cumberland County
Cumberland County is a Crossville, Tennessee school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 7,093 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $10,856 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Cumberland County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crab Orchard Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Cumberland County students show an average math proficiency of 35.0% and ELA proficiency of 35.7%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cumberland County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cumberland County with test data.
Schools in Cumberland County
12 schools Elementary Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Crossville
- Total Enrollment
- 7,093
- Teachers (FTE)
- 466
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cumberland County?
The average composite rating for Cumberland County is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County spends $10,856 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cumberland County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cumberland County is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cumberland County?
Crab Orchard Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cumberland County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Cumberland County?
Across schools in Cumberland County with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cumberland County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Cumberland County has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Cumberland County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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