For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,074 students in Cumberland County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, TN are Stone Memorial High School, Cumberland County High School and The Phoenix School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Cumberland County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stone Memorial High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Memorial High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 Cook Rd
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5767
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5767
Grades: 9-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Stanley St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6194
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6194
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: #33.
The Phoenix School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 Taylor St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 456-1228
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 456-1228
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
368 4th St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6635
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6635
Grades: K-4
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, TN include Stone Memorial High School, Cumberland County High School and The Phoenix School.
How many public high schools are located in Cumberland County?
3 public high schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cumberland County include: Stone Memorial High School vs. Cumberland County High School, Cumberland County High School vs. Stone Memorial High School
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