Cumberland Gap High School

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Cumberland Gap High School ranks 173 rd of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cumberland Gap High School is a public high school serving 480 students in grades 9-12 in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, which is part of the Claiborne County School District. While the school consistently outperforms the county and state averages in several subject areas, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.

Cumberland Gap High School's academic performance is a mixed bag. The school outperforms the Claiborne County and Tennessee state averages in subjects like Biology I, English II, and Algebra II, with 58.6% of students proficient or better in English II compared to 47.1% in the county and 50.6% statewide. However, the school's performance in US History lags behind the county and state. Interestingly, the school's female and special education students perform significantly better than their male and white counterparts, as well as the overall student population.

Despite these academic strengths, Cumberland Gap High School's statewide ranking has declined from 78 out of 342 Tennessee high schools in 2018-2019 to 202 out of 374 in 2023-2024, coinciding with a decrease in the school's overall performance on state assessments. The school's predominantly white student population and potential socioeconomic factors may play a role in its academic outcomes, though the data does not provide clear insights on the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates. Compared to nearby schools like Claiborne High School, Cumberland Gap High School performs similarly, with both schools lagging behind state averages in several subject areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

661 Old Jackboro PIKE
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724

(423) 869-9964

District: Claiborne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
173^rd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Feeder schools for Cumberland Gap High School:

Elementary:	Clairfield Elementary
	Ellen Myers Primary
	Forge Ridge School
	Powell Valley Elementary
Middle:	H. Y. Livesay Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 480

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.1%

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Compare Details Cumberland Gap High School ranks better than 55.9% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cumberland Gap High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cumberland Gap High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland Gap High School 173^rd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Cumberland Gap High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Claiborne County:

SchoolDigger ranks Claiborne County 102^nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cumberland Gap High School

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Rank History for all students at Cumberland Gap High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	53.51	145^th	267	45.7%
2011	56.07	144^th	273	47.3%
2012	63.58	115^th	269	57.2%
2013	53.83	154^th	285	46.0%
2014	37.74	224^th	296	24.3%
2015	35.19	251^st	300	16.3%
2016	44.50	195^th	351	44.4%
2017	33.74	185^th	273	32.2%
2018	48.93	150^th	341	56.0%
2019	62.60	78^th	342	77.2%
2021	50.41	136^th	347	60.8%
2022	39.69	210^th	358	41.3%
2023	45.44	181^st	384	52.9%
2024	50.22	173^rd	392	55.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cumberland Gap High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	51.07	55^th	127	56.7%
2023	47.42	59^th	154	61.7%
2024	58.27	44^th	183	76.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cumberland Gap High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	48.94	117^th	308	62.0%
2019	49.83	124^th	302	58.9%
2021	57.02	78^th	317	75.4%
2022	52.07	119^th	322	63.0%
2023	44.20	164^th	330	50.3%
2024	65.54	69^th	337	79.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Cumberland Gap High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	63.60	78^th	337	76.9%
2021	54.39	116^th	340	65.9%
2022	49.39	151^st	350	56.9%
2023	59.23	107^th	366	70.8%
2024	62.25	104^th	365	71.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Cumberland Gap High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	62.19	76^th	329	76.9%
2021	44.15	154^th	332	53.6%
2022	30.22	250^th	349	28.4%
2023	31.94	240^th	359	33.1%
2024	32.80	241^st	366	34.2%

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Rank History for White students at Cumberland Gap High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	40.17	178^th	307	42.0%
2019	51.57	110^th	301	63.5%
2021	40.38	177^th	306	42.2%
2022	27.96	244^th	312	21.8%
2023	33.79	219^th	325	32.6%
2024	38.71	188^th	326	42.3%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cumberland Gap High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	485	485
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	578	578
2006	628	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	633
2007	638	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
2008	644	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
2009	600	3	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	608
2010	613	1	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	623
2011	602	1	3	7	1	0	4	0	618
2012	580	1	3	3	1	0	4	0	592
2013	555	0	3	4	0	0	4	0	566
2014	549	1	1	2	1	0	3	0	557
2015	540	4	0	2	0	0	4	0	550
2016	542	7	2	3	0	0	7	0	561
2017	524	5	2	3	1	0	10	0	545
2018	507	5	1	2	0	0	10	0	525
2019	514	6	0	4	0	0	9	0	533
2020	509	6	1	5	0	0	6	0	527
2021	499	8	0	7	0	0	6	0	520
2022	490	5	1	5	1	0	9	0	511
2023	454	4	1	10	2	0	9	0	480

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cumberland Gap High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	485	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	578	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	633	38.5	16.4	n/a
2007	642	44.8	14.3	54.2
2008	651	43.4	15.0	55.3
2009	608	42.0	14.5	53
2010	623	43.0	14.4	54.4
2011	618	43.0	14.3	59.1
2012	592	41.0	14.4	62.7
2013	566	39.0	14.5	62.2
2014	557	36.0	15.4	64.6
2015	550	36.0	15.2	71.1
2016	561	37.0	15.1	71.1
2017	545	35.0	15.5	n/a
2018	525	36.0	14.5	n/a
2019	533	36.0	14.8	n/a
2020	527	37.3	14.1	n/a
2021	520	36.5	14.2	n/a
2022	511	38.3	13.3	n/a
2023	480	41.0	11.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cumberland Gap High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	485	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	578	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	633	38.5	16.4	n/a
2007	642	44.8	14.3	54.2
2008	651	43.4	15.0	55.3
2009	608	42.0	14.5	53
2010	623	43.0	14.4	54.4
2011	618	43.0	14.3	59.1
2012	592	41.0	14.4	62.7
2013	566	39.0	14.5	62.2
2014	557	36.0	15.4	64.6
2015	550	36.0	15.2	71.1
2016	561	37.0	15.1	71.1
2017	545	35.0	15.5	n/a
2018	525	36.0	14.5	n/a
2019	533	36.0	14.8	n/a
2020	527	37.3	14.1	n/a
2021	520	36.5	14.2	n/a
2022	511	38.3	13.3	n/a
2023	480	41.0	11.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cumberland Gap High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$458 (4.8%)	$8,469 (89.1%)	$9,504
2020	$523 (5.3%)	$8,779 (88.2%)	$9,955
2021	$733 (6.9%)	$9,264 (87.2%)	$10,625
2022	$1,527 (12.5%)	$9,571 (78.5%)	$12,199
2023	$1,204 (9.3%)	$10,493 (80.9%)	$12,963

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cumberland Gap High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 342 High schools	Ranks 181^st of 384 High schools	24.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Cumberland Gap High School)	25.4	18.3	7.1%
9th Grade Algebra I (Claiborne County)	24.9	20.9	4%
9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)	21.8	17.8	4%
9th Grade English I (Cumberland Gap High School)	37.9	33.6	4.3%
9th Grade English I (Claiborne County)	28.6	30.9	2.3%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade US History (Cumberland Gap High School)	7.1	33.3	26.2%
10th Grade US History (Claiborne County)	7.1	28.6	21.5%
10th Grade US History (Tennessee)	15.3	24.9	9.6%
10th Grade English II (Cumberland Gap High School)	49.2	44.4	4.8%
10th Grade English II (Claiborne County)	46	39	7%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Cumberland Gap High School)	36.6	34.9	1.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Claiborne County)	19.3	22.4	3.1%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Cumberland Gap High School)	32.4	24.8	7.6%
11th Grade Algebra II (Claiborne County)	18.1	13.9	4.2%
11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	17.7	16.8	0.9%
11th Grade US History (Cumberland Gap High School)	22.1	21.4	0.7%
11th Grade US History (Claiborne County)	27.4	22.8	4.6%
11th Grade US History (Tennessee)	29.6	39.7	10.1%
All Grades Algebra I (Cumberland Gap High School)	22.4	16.5	5.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Claiborne County)	21.3	18.3	3%
All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)	27.4	23.2	4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Cumberland Gap High School)	32.4	23.3	9.1%
All Grades Algebra II (Claiborne County)	21.7	12.8	8.9%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades US History (Cumberland Gap High School)	21.1	21.8	0.7%
All Grades US History (Claiborne County)	26.8	23.7	3.1%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	38.5	9.9%
All Grades English I (Cumberland Gap High School)	37.2	31.9	5.3%
All Grades English I (Claiborne County)	27.7	29.2	1.5%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Cumberland Gap High School)	49.2	44.2	5%
All Grades English II (Claiborne County)	45.6	38	7.6%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Cumberland Gap High School)	36.8	33	3.8%
All Grades Geometry (Claiborne County)	20.5	19.6	0.9%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	533	480	9.9%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	10	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	514	454	11.7%
Two or More Races	9	9

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)		TNReady Biology I (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cumberland Gap High School	Public	9-12	661 Old Jackboro PIKE	Cumberland Gap	37724	Claiborne County	Claiborne County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 869-9964	480	41	11.7		454 (94.6%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	50.2	173^rd of 392 public high schools	55.9%		45.4	181^st of 384 public high schools	52.9%	8	16.3	16.3	39.6	37.1	50.8	53.8	51.1	8.3	24.6		23.2	30.3	30.7	58.3	58.6	40.2	13.3	37.2	$12,963	$1,204	$10,493
Claiborne Adult High School	Public	9-12	1403 Tazewell RD	Tazewell	37879	Claiborne County	Claiborne County	No	No	No	No	(423) 626-8222	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Claiborne High School	Public	9-12	815 Davis DR	New Tazewell	37825	Claiborne County	Claiborne County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 626-3532	675	45	14.9		645 (95.6%)	6 (0.9%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)	38.7	228^th of 392 public high schools	41.8%		30.9	271^st of 384 public high schools	29.4%	43	24.3	23.8	10.3	10.1	41.7	9.5	37.2		42.1	63.6	44.4	27.3	26.8	40.5	40.0	32.9		28.4	$11,400	$1,421	$9,099
Grainger County Adult High	Public	9-12	7850 Rutledge PIKE	Rutledge	37861	Grainger County	Grainger County	No	No	No	No	(865) 828-5172	9				9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Grainger Academy	Public	9-12	232 Pioneer DR	Rutledge	37861	Grainger County	Grainger County	No	No	No	No	(865) 828-6330	8	2	4.0		8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			$45,914	$2,111	$43,770

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