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#1181 of 1,786 schools in TN
Cumberland Gap High School
High School · Claiborne County · Cumberland Gap, TN
A Claiborne County high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
661 Old Jackboro PIKE, Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
- Math 32% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cumberland Gap High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cumberland Gap High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,694
Median home value
$144,800
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-state Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| J Frank White AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Claiborne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 656 | Compare → |
| Claiborne Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | Not available | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Claiborne County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cumberland Gap High School is listed in Claiborne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cumberland Gap High School
Cumberland Gap High School is a public high school in Cumberland Gap, TN, part of Claiborne County, serving approximately 476 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cumberland Gap High School
What grades does Cumberland Gap High School serve?
Cumberland Gap High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cumberland Gap High School?
Cumberland Gap High School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Gap High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Gap High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland Gap High School rank in TN?
Cumberland Gap High School ranks #1,181 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cumberland Gap High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland Gap High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Gap High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Gap High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cumberland Gap High School a charter school?
No, Cumberland Gap High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cumberland Gap High School a Title I school?
No, Cumberland Gap High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Claiborne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.2%
- Phone
- (423) 869-9964
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 37724)
- 2,417
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 37724; 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
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