Cumberland County

Crossville, Tennessee — 12 schools

7,216
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$10,016
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, 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 other, 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,970 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cumberland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,016 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.9% local, 50.2% state, and 18.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $54,303 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 18/100, ranked #134 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 460.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.

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

18
Equity Score
134 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cumberland County county, where this district is located.

$719
Studio/mo
$723
1 BR/mo
$942
2 BR/mo
$1,304
3 BR/mo
$1,354
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$54,303
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cumberland County?

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

How much does Cumberland County spend per student?

Cumberland County spends $10,016 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #134 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Cumberland County?

The average teacher salary in Cumberland County is $54,303 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cumberland County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cumberland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 18/100, ranking #134 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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