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Cumberland County

Tennessee · Public School District
12
Schools
7,216
Students
$10,016
Per-Pupil Spend
-30% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.8%
Graduation Rate
+6.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cumberland County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 7,216 students across 12 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,016 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (12)
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cumberland County High School09–12985
Stone Memorial High School09–121,031
The Phoenix School09–1279
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,016-30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
31%
State
50.2%
Local (property tax)
30.9%
Federal
18.8%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,216
Students
—
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.8%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.8% graduation rate — 6.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,016, spending is 30% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,216 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cumberland County?
The graduation rate is 92.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cumberland County spend per student?
Cumberland County spends $10,016 per pupil — 30% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Cumberland County?
No, Cumberland County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cumberland County serve?
Cumberland County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cumberland County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cumberland County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.