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Best Schools in Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg, PA has 41 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 22 elementary) serving 21,104 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Chambersburg meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chambersburg, PA
The top high schools in Chambersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greencastle-antrim Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
2. Waynesboro Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1439 Students
3. Shippensburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
4. Chambersburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
5. James Buchanan Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 735 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chambersburg, PA
The top middle schools in Chambersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greencastle-antrim Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 689 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Ms - North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
3. Chambersburg Area Ms - South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students
4. Shippensburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
5. Waynesboro Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students
6. James Buchanan Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chambersburg, PA
The top elementary schools in Chambersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
2. Greencastle-antrim El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 680 Students
3. New Franklin El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 227 Students
4. Guilford Hills El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 193 Students
5. Fayetteville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
6. South Hamilton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
7. Falling Spring El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
8. Shippensburg Intrm Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 487 Students
9. Mowrey El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 513 Students
10. Hamilton Heights El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chambersburg, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chambersburg, PA has a total population of 55,020 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chambersburg, 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 Chambersburg, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chambersburg, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chambersburg, 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 Chambersburg, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chambersburg, PA
How many schools are in Chambersburg, PA?
Chambersburg, PA has 41 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 21,104 students in total.
How do schools in Chambersburg perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Chambersburg score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Chambersburg meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chambersburg?
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: 44%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Chambersburg
16 of 16 schools in Chambersburg carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 6C: 6D: 4
All 16 public schools we grade in Chambersburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (16)
- Benjamin Chambers El Sch
- Buchanan El Sch
- Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
- Chambersburg Area MS North
- Chambersburg Area MS South
- Chambersburg Area Shs
- Falling Spring El Sch
- Franklin County Ctc
- Grandview El Sch
- Guilford Hills El Sch
- Hamilton Heights El Sch
- Marion El Sch
- New Franklin El Sch
- Scotland El Sch
- South Hamilton El Sch
- Stevens El Sch
Private schools (10)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.