For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 874 students in Cumberland, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland, VA are Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cumberland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cumberland, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Grades: PK-4
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 School Road
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Cumberland, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Superintendent's Region 8 Gov's Health/science Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1541 Anderson Highway
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland, VA include Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cumberland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland?
Cumberland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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