- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burkesville, KY
Cumberland County High School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210141000287
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Burkesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland County High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burkesville, KY.
School address
District: Cumberland County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210141000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Cumberland County High School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210141000287 · Burkesville, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 17.1:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland County Elementary School (501 students)
Cumberland County High School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cumberland County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Cou
Cumberland County Elementary School
501 students
- This school
Cumberland County High School
290 students
- Cumberland Cou
Cumberland County Middle School
220 students
What this shows Cumberland County High School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland County High School compares
Cumberland County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Cumberland County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County reports $14,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland County High School
How many students attend Cumberland County High School?
Cumberland County High School has 290 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burkesville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County High School is 17.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland County High School?
64.1% of students at Cumberland County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland County High School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland County High School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Burkesville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland County High School?
Cumberland County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cumberland County High School rank among public schools in Burkesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burkesville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cumberland County?
Besides Cumberland County High School, Cumberland County also operates Cumberland County Elementary School (501 students) and Cumberland County Middle School (220 students). See the Cumberland County district page for the complete list.