For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,022 students in Cumberland County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 205 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, TN are South Cumberland Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School and Cumberland County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cumberland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3536 Lantana Rd
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-6713
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-6713
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3889 Highway 127 South
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 456-8344
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 456-8344
Grades: PK-8
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Cumberland County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
660 Stanley St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6194
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6194
Grades: 9-12
| 986 students
Rank: #44.
Frank P. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3766 Dunbar Rd
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-2248
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-2248
Grades: PK-8
| 629 students
Rank: #55.
Stone Memorial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Cook Rd
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5767
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5767
Grades: 9-12
| 1,004 students
Rank: #66.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1219 Cook Rd
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 456-5636
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 456-5636
Grades: PK-8
| 647 students
Rank: #77.
Glenn Martin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1362 Miller Ave
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7547
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7547
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #88.
The Phoenix School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Taylor St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 456-1228
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 456-1228
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #99.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 School Rd
Crab Orchard, TN 37723
(931) 484-7400
Crab Orchard, TN 37723
(931) 484-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
486 Main St
Pleasant Hill, TN 38578
(931) 277-3677
Pleasant Hill, TN 38578
(931) 277-3677
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1111.
North Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7657 Hwy 127 North
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5174
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5174
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
368 4th St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6635
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6635
Grades: K-4
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Cumberland County, TN include South Cumberland Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School and Cumberland County High School.
How many public schools are located in Cumberland County, TN?
11 public schools are located in Cumberland County, TN.
What percentage of students in Cumberland County, TN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County, TN?
Cumberland County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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