Cumberland County High School

What Cumberland County High School does

Cumberland County High School is a public secondary school located at 660 Stanley Street in Crossville, Tennessee, operated by and funded through the Cumberland County School District. Founded circa 1963, the institution serves students in grades 9-12 with comprehensive educational programming spanning college preparation, NCAA eligibility support, career and technical education pathways, and dual-enrollment options. The school has been recognized as a U.S. News Best High School and operates an extensive athletics program with 18+ sports under the Jets and Lady Jets mascots, a fine arts program centered on Jets Theatrix theatre productions, and dedicated military family support services reflecting the district's military-connected population.

The school's technology infrastructure is built on the Connect Suite management platform, providing a unified portal for students, parents, and staff. Communication and content channels include Jet News Network (a multi-program YouTube operation covering news, sports, and student features such as Weekly Jet News, Beyond the Scoreboard, and Jets Sports Broadcast), The Horizon monthly newsletter (Volume 11, Issue 26), and active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. The institution maintains a 60+ year yearbook archive spanning 1963 to 2025, a Hall of Fame recognizing 28 distinguished alumni inductees from 1997-2013, and 20+ student clubs and organizations across three tiers (Blue, Gold, White).

As a government state entity, Cumberland County High School is funded through public education budgets allocated by the Cumberland County School District, with no tuition charged to district residents. Ancillary revenue comes from modest fees for specific programming, including theatrical performances ($10 adult / $5 child for Seussical Jr.) and yearbook sales. Recent capital investments include the new Jets Auditorium, which hosted its first musical production (Seussical Jr.) in April 2026, followed by a scheduled community concert event (Mandy Barnett 'Coming Home') for July 2026. The school also named alumnus Mark Wattenbarger as Head Football Coach in January 2026, reinforcing community-rooted leadership.

Name

Cumberland County High School

Legal name

Cumberland County High School

Website

https://cchs.ccschools.k12tn.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cumberland County High School is a public secondary school in Crossville, Tennessee, operated by the Cumberland County School District. Founded circa 1963, it serves grades 9-12 with comprehensive academic, athletic, fine arts, and military family support programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school athletics
• Student clubs organizations
• Military family support
• College preparation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Crossville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cumberland County High School is a public secondary school (grades 9-12) that delivers secondary education, college preparation, and NCAA eligibility support to students in the Cumberland County School District. It supplements classroom instruction with 18+ athletic programs, 20+ student clubs and organizations, fine arts programming (theatre, band, visual arts), dedicated military family support services, and a yearbook archive spanning 1963-2025.

Product overview

Cumberland County High School operates a comprehensive educational platform built on Connect Suite technology, providing a unified portal for 1,500+ students in Crossville, Tennessee. The school's product portfolio centers on its main website as the primary communication hub, complemented by Jet News Network (video content via YouTube), The Horizon monthly newsletter, and extensive athletics programs. Student life offerings include 20+ clubs and organizations categorized as Blue, Gold, and White clubs. The school maintains specialized services for military families, an alumni Hall of Fame with 28 inductees, and a yearbook archive program. The institution is recognized as a US News Best High School and hosts academic competitions, performing arts productions (Jets Theatrix), and athletic competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jets: The school's mascot and athletic teams nickname
• Lady Jets

Products and services

• Connect Suite School Portal School website portal providing login and registration for students and parents, offering access to academic information, school communications, and administrative services.
• Athletics Programs Comprehensive athletic offerings for student athletes at CCHS, including Fall Sports (Football, Cross Country, Golf, Lady Jets Soccer, Volleyball, Esports), Winter Sports (Basketball, Lady Jets Basketball, Wrestling, Bowling), Spring Sports (Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Track & Field, Tennis, Flag Football), and Year-Round programs (Jet Pride Marching Band, Cheerleading, Fishing Team).
• Clubs and Organizations Student involvement opportunities including Blue Clubs, Gold Clubs, and White Clubs spanning academic, faith-based, service, arts, leadership, and special-interest categories.
• Military Family Support Services Dedicated support for military families including Veterans Day programs, Reader Volunteer Club partnerships with elementary schools, Month of the Military Child celebrations, designated military liaisons, and curated online resources.
• CCHS Library Services School library providing access to library titles through Follett Destiny, with the Reader Volunteer Club supporting military-connected families.
• CCHS Hall of Fame Recognition program honoring distinguished alumni including 28 inductees from 1997-2013, featuring alumni achievements across military, education, business, athletics, and public service.
• Yearbook Archive Historical yearbook collection spanning 1963-2025, with volumes 10 years behind current year to protect student privacy.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stone Memorial High School: Sister high school within the Cumberland County School District (Crossville, TN) offering the same public secondary education model, district funding structure, and Connect Suite platform; the most directly comparable peer by governance, geography, and student demographics.
• Warren County High School: Public high school in McMinnville, TN serving a comparable rural Tennessee student population; competes with CCHS for regional recognition in TSSAA athletics and academic competitions including those referenced (e.g., Roane State Festival).
• White County High School: Public high school in Sparta, TN serving a comparable rural Upper Cumberland district with overlapping TSSAA athletic classifications and similar demographic profile to CCHS's catchment.
• Cookeville High School: Public high school in nearby Cookeville, TN (Putnam County) serving a comparable Upper Cumberland student population with similar TSSAA athletic programs and public-school governance; closest geographic competitor for college-prep and athletic-bound students.
• Roane County High School: Public high school in Kingston, TN; CCHS competes academically with Roane County schools through the Roane State Festival events referenced in school recognition, making it a directly comparable academic competitor.
• Rhea County High School: Public high school in Evensville, TN operating in a comparable rural Tennessee district with similar athletic breadth and public-school funding model; directly competes in TSSAA region play.

Others

• Tennessee Department of Education: State-level regulator and primary funding source for CCHS through TSSAA and state aid formulas; not a peer but the controlling institutional counterparty that defines operating constraints and accountability standards.
• Connect Suite (SCHOOLinSITES): Technology platform provider powering CCHS's website portal, Jet News Network hosting, and communications infrastructure; a key vendor/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but shapes the school's digital reach.

Emerging players

• The Phoenix School: Alternative school within the Cumberland County School District offering non-traditional secondary pathways; competes for at-risk and non-traditional learners within the same catchment area, potentially drawing enrollment from CCHS.
• Christian Academy of the Cumberland Plateau: Private faith-based secondary school operating in the Crossville, TN area; serves families in the same catchment who opt out of public education, representing a private-sector alternative within CCHS's geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JetPride
• Instagraminstagram.com/jet_pride
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cumberland-county-high-school

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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