Best Schools in Cumberland County, PA
Cumberland County, PA has a total of 92 schools including 23 high schools, 12 middle schools and 57 elementary schools. A total of 39,729 students attend Cumberland County, PA schools. On average, schools in Cumberland County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cumberland County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cumberland County, PA
Cumberland County, PA has 23 high schools with 14,426 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cumberland County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cumberland County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Shippensburg Area Shs
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Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
2. Northern Hs
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Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
3. Cedar Cliff Hs
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
4. Camp Hill Shs
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Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
5. Red Land Shs
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1101 Students
6. Carlisle Area Hs
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Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
7. Boiling Springs Hs
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South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 777 Students
8. Cumberland Valley Hs
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3035 Students
9. East Pennsboro Area Shs
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East Pennsboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
10. Mechanicsburg Area Shs
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Mechanicsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1377 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cumberland County, PA
Cumberland County, PA has 12 middle schools with 8,007 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cumberland County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cumberland County meet expectations.
1. Mountain View Ms
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1378 Students
2. Eagle View Ms
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
3. Camp Hill Ms
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Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
4. Yellow Breeches Ms
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South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
5. Allen Ms
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
6. Mechanicsburg Ms
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Mechanicsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
7. New Cumberland Ms
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
8. Lamberton Ms
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Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
9. Big Spring Ms
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Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
10. East Pennsboro Area Ms
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East Pennsboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland County, PA
Cumberland County, PA has 57 elementary schools with 17,296 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cumberland County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cumberland County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
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Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 130 Students
2. Highland El Sch
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
3. Shippensburg Intrm Sch
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Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 487 Students
4. Iron Forge El Sch
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South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 484 Students
5. Shaull El Sch
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
6. Green Ridge El Sch
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
7. Eisenhower El Sch
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Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 255 Students
8. Silver Spring El Sch
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students
9. Winding Creek El Sch
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 999 Students
10. Hampden El Sch
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cumberland County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cumberland County, PA has a total population of 259,469 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cumberland County, 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 Cumberland County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cumberland County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cumberland County, 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 Cumberland County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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