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Cumberland County High School

High School · Cumberland County · Crossville, TN

A high school in Crossville, TN where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

660 Stanley ST, Crossville, TN 38555

  • Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$10,856
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at Cumberland County High School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Cumberland County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,271/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crossville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,286

Median home value

$221,400

Median rent

$794/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Phoenix SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–120.3 mi72Compare →
Stone Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–123.3 mi1,020Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cumberland County

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 of 12
District spending per student
$10,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cumberland County High School is listed in Cumberland County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cumberland County High School

Cumberland County High School is a public high school in Crossville, TN, part of Cumberland County, serving approximately 982 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cumberland County High School

What grades does Cumberland County High School serve?

Cumberland County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cumberland County High School?

Cumberland County High School has an enrollment of approximately 982 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cumberland County High School rank in TN?

Cumberland County High School ranks #1,407 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Cumberland County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cumberland County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cumberland County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland County High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cumberland County High School a charter school?

No, Cumberland County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cumberland County High School a Title I school?

No, Cumberland County High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
982
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 38555)
21,428
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
42.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38555; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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