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Best Schools in Carlisle, PA
Carlisle, PA has 31 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 19 elementary) serving 15,865 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Carlisle don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carlisle, PA
The top high schools in Carlisle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3035 Students
2. Boiling Springs Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 777 Students
3. Carlisle Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
4. Big Spring Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carlisle, PA
The top middle schools in Carlisle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle View Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
2. Big Spring Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
3. Yellow Breeches Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
4. Lamberton Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
5. Wilson Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carlisle, PA
The top elementary schools in Carlisle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Ridge El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 554 Students
2. Mount Rock Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 327 Students
3. Oak Flat El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
4. Silver Spring El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students
5. Bellaire El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
6. Monroe El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
7. Mooreland El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
8. Iron Forge El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 484 Students
9. Crestview El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students
10. Middlesex El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carlisle, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carlisle, PA has a total population of 49,078 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carlisle, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carlisle, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carlisle, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carlisle, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carlisle, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carlisle, PA
How many schools are in Carlisle, PA?
Carlisle, PA has 31 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 15,865 students in total.
How do schools in Carlisle perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Carlisle score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Carlisle don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carlisle?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Carlisle
10 of 10 schools in Carlisle carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 6D: 2
All 10 public schools we grade in Carlisle. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (10)
- Bellaire El Sch
- Carlisle Area HS
- Crestview El Sch
- Hamilton El Sch
- Lamberton MS
- Letort El Sch
- Middlesex El Sch
- Mooreland El Sch
- North Dickinson El Sch
- Wilson MS
Private schools (8)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.