Middle Schools in Cumberland County

There is only one middle school located in Cumberland County, Kentucky - Cumberland County Middle School. This school serves grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 206 students. While the school performs relatively well in certain subject areas like Writing and Editing/Mechanics, it struggles in Mathematics, particularly in 6th and 8th grades, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages. The school's performance in Reading is more mixed, with some grade levels exceeding the state average and others falling behind.

One notable factor is the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (71.36%) at Cumberland County Middle School, suggesting the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to educational success.

Overall, Cumberland County Middle School is ranked 115 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has some areas of strength, there is room for improvement, particularly in addressing the school's weaknesses in Mathematics and exploring strategies to support the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.