- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cumberland, VA
Cumberland High
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510108000057
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland High has class sizes smaller than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cumberland, VA.
School address
District: Cumberland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510108000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Cumberland High shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 510108000057 · Cumberland, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 10.1:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland Elementary (530 students)
Cumberland High shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cumberland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
530 students
- This school
Cumberland High
374 students
- Cumberland Mid
Cumberland Middle
374 students
What this shows Cumberland High reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland High compares
Cumberland High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 6% in Virginia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 37.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Cumberland High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Public Schools reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumberland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland High
How many students attend Cumberland High?
Cumberland High has 374 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cumberland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland High is 10.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland High?
98.7% of students at Cumberland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland High?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland High is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Cumberland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland High?
Cumberland High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cumberland, VA. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Cumberland High, Cumberland County Public Schools also operates Cumberland Elementary (530 students) and Cumberland Middle (374 students). See the Cumberland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.