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#42 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 10% of private schools

Cumberland Academy of Georgia

School

650-A MOUNT VERNON HWY NE, Atlanta, GA 30328

Private

Enrollment

100

Student-Teacher

5.5:1

Score

7.9

Grades

4th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#42 of 433

In Atlanta

#12 of 61

public schools

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7.9/10

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About Cumberland Academy of Georgia

Cumberland Academy of Georgia is a private school in Atlanta, GA. Cumberland Academy of Georgia serves approximately 100 students, and covers grades 4th-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Cumberland Academy of Georgia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares1.6 pts above GA schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • GA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 100 students, Cumberland Academy of Georgia is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Cumberland Academy of Georgia sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Cumberland Academy of Georgia is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Cumberland Academy of Georgia compares to 138 public schools serving similar grades in Atlanta, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
This School
vs
12.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
100
This School
vs
679
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 57% vs 0%
Black 34% vs 0%
Hispanic 4% vs 0%
Asian 2% vs 0%
Cumberland Academy of Georgia Atlanta Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Cumberland Academy of Georgia (this school) 7.9
Lake Forest Elementary 5.3
Spalding Drive Elementary 9.0
North Springs High School 7.3
High Point Elementary School 7.5
Ridgeview Charter School 8.1
Woodland Elementary School 7.8
Cary Reynolds Elementary School 5.0
Riverwood International Charter School 6.9
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School 6.3
Heards Ferry Elementary School 9.6
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence 5.4
Peachtree Middle School 6.7
DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School 3.8
Ashford Park Elementary School 8.9
Sandy Springs Middle School 6.8
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School 8.0
Doraville United Elementary School 7.7
Jackson Elementary School 9.5
Sequoyah Middle School 2.4
North Atlanta High School 8.2

Showing 20 of 138 schools. View all schools in Atlanta

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 56%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 100
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 57.0%
Black 34.0%
Hispanic 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Pacific Islander 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

650-A MOUNT VERNON HWY NE, Atlanta, GA 30328

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cumberland Academy of Georgia may also want to explore other schools in the area. Spalding Drive Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Austin Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Dunwoody), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Montgomery Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Brookhaven), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Atlanta, see our Atlanta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
MT VERNON PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Atlanta 0.2 mi 5.9
THE WEBER SCHOOL Atlanta 0.9 mi 5.8
SANDY SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL & KINDERG Alpharetta 1.3 mi
Lake Forest Elementary Atlanta 1.5 mi 5.3
DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dunwoody 1.6 mi 6.4
Spalding Drive Elementary Atlanta 1.8 mi 9.0
DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dunwoody 1.7 mi 5.4
North Springs High School Atlanta 2.0 mi 7.3
High Point Elementary School Atlanta 2.1 mi 7.5
Ridgeview Charter School Atlanta 2.2 mi 8.1
DUNWOODY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL Dunwoody 2.0 mi
SPRINGMONT SCHOOL Atlanta 2.0 mi 7.9
THE EPSTEIN SCHOOL Atlanta 1.9 mi 7.9
Woodland Elementary School Atlanta 2.4 mi 7.8
DUNWOODY PREP Dunwoody 2.2 mi
Montgomery Elementary School Brookhaven 2.3 mi 8.3
Austin Elementary School Dunwoody 2.5 mi 8.9
DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Atlanta 2.4 mi
MARIST SCHOOL Atlanta 2.6 mi 5.0
TABULA RASA THE LANGUAGE ACADEMY Atlanta 2.5 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30328 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$113,736

Median Home Value

$551,600

Median Rent

$1,943/mo

Population

38,821

College Educated

71.7%

Homeownership

56%

Avg Commute

24.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Median Age

38.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BYNE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Albany, GA 7.9
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY OF GEORGIA Atlanta, GA 7.8
FURTAH PREPARATORY SCHOOL Acworth, GA 7.8
BRUNSWICK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Brunswick, GA 8.1
HEIRWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Douglasville, GA 8.1
ACTON ACADEMY AT SERENBE Chattahoochee Hills, GA 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cumberland Academy of Georgia

What grades does Cumberland Academy of Georgia serve?

Cumberland Academy of Georgia serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend Cumberland Academy of Georgia?

Cumberland Academy of Georgia has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy of Georgia?

The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy of Georgia is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cumberland Academy of Georgia rank in GA?

Cumberland Academy of Georgia ranks #42 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Cumberland Academy of Georgia's MySchoolScout rating?

Cumberland Academy of Georgia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cumberland Academy of Georgia a private school?

Yes, Cumberland Academy of Georgia is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cumberland Academy of Georgia a religious school?

No, Cumberland Academy of Georgia is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
31 Some Transit
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
100
Gender Split
75% M / 25% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Fulton County

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