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Cumberland County High School

Cumberland County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.0 / 5.0

C3.0 / 5.0
Satisfactory

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Cumberland County High School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of high schools in Cumberland County. The school ranks #8 out of 12 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.4.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Cumberland County High School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Above AverageBNeeds ImprovementFBelow AverageDExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

B 50%
F 30%
D 10%
A 10%

The final score of 3.0is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 40.3% of students at Cumberland County High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 44.9%, while Math (High) at 34.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (High): 44.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (High): 34.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (High): 41.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Cumberland County High School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.

Literacy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 39.1% of all students at Cumberland County High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 7.4%, 31.7 points below the overall rate.

All Students
39.1%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
34.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
7.4%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Cumberland County High School reports a ready graduate rate of 39.9%.

Overall Rate
82.1%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
39.9%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
71.6

Reported metric

Industry Cert
21.1%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
56.0%

Strong performance

How Does Cumberland County High School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Cumberland County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 3.0, Cumberland County High School is below the Cumberland County average of 3.4 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 12 schools in Cumberland County, this school holds the #8 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cumberland County High School’s performance data.

What grade did Cumberland County High School receive?
Cumberland County High School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Cumberland County High School compare to other Cumberland County schools?
Cumberland County High School ranks #8 out of 12 schools in Cumberland County. The county average score is 3.4, and Cumberland County High School’s score of 3.0 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Cumberland County High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Cumberland County High School’s average growth score of 1.3 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Cumberland County High School above or below the state average?
Cumberland County High School’s score of 3.0 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Cumberland County High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 44.9%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 34.0%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 40.3%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year