Cumberland County

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Crossville, Tennessee - 12 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Cumberland County #124 of 140 districts in Tennessee (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,458 per pupil, Cumberland County ranks #129 of 141 Tennessee districts by per-pupil spending (Tennessee districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

7,216
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$9,458
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cumberland County operates 12 public schools serving 7,216 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 combined, 3 high schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cumberland County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,458 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 15 of 141 Tennessee districts by per-pupil spending. See how Tennessee compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 30.9% local, 50.2% state, and 18.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #124 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 460.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 25.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.1% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Glenn Martin Elementary, with a diversity index of 37.1/100.

Its largest campus is Stone Memorial High School, enrolling 992 students (14% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is The Phoenix School, at 72 students, a 14x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Cumberland County school enrollment varies 14× across entities

Cumberland County school enrollment ranges from 72 students (lowest) to 992 students (highest), a spread of 920 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cumberland County student-counselor ratio is 461:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Cumberland County chronic absenteeism rate is 25.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Cumberland County is typically wider than the Cumberland County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.8%
Federal
50.2%
State
30.9%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
124 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 12 schools in Cumberland County.

White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 19.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Cumberland County's schools, below the Tennessee average of 38.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Glenn Martin Elementary 37.1
  2. 2 Stone Elementary 32.3
  3. 3 Cumberland County High School 24.2
  4. 4 Stone Memorial High School 20.4
  5. 5 The Phoenix School 20.3

Programs & Resources

2 / 12
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
460.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Cumberland County

School Enrollment
Stone Memorial High School
992
Cumberland County High School
949
Homestead Elementary School
737
Glenn Martin Elementary
735
Stone Elementary
611
Pleasant Hill Elementary
588
South Cumberland Elementary
573
Frank P. Brown Elementary
569
North Cumberland Elementary
505
Crab Orchard Elementary
461
Pine View Elementary
178
The Phoenix School
72

How Cumberland County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Tennessee districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lawrence County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Jefferson County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Kingsport Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Warren County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Johnson City Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Cumberland County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Tennessee

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cumberland County?

Cumberland County has 12 schools, including 3 high, 9 combined. Total enrollment is 7,216 students.

How much does Cumberland County spend per student?

Cumberland County spends $9,458 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #124 in Tennessee.

What is the demographic composition of Cumberland County?

Cumberland County students are 89.1% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cumberland County?

Cumberland County has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #124 out of 140 districts in Tennessee.