Chronic Absenteeism Drops Nearly 5 Points in Cumberland County Schools
Chronic absenteeism in Cumberland County Schools has dropped to 27.4% midway through the 2025–26 school year, a nearly five-point decrease that translates to roughly 2,300 more students attending school more consistently.
Cumberland County Schools updates attendance policy to address chronic student absenteeism
The new attendance policy is effective immediately for high school students. It will go into effect for middle and elementary school students in August.
At some Cumberland County schools, more than half of students are chronically absent. Here’s what that means
Cumberland County’s public schools are struggling with high rates of chronic absenteeism.
