Best Schools in Cumberland County, PA
Cumberland County, PA has 101 public schools (12 high, 15 middle, 62 elementary) serving 44,703 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Cumberland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cumberland County, PA
The top high schools in Cumberland County, 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. Camp Hill Shs
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Projected Test Scores
Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
3. East Pennsboro Area Shs
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East Pennsboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
4. Northern Hs
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Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
5. Mechanicsburg Area Shs
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Projected Test Scores
Mechanicsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1377 Students
6. Red Land Shs
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1101 Students
7. Boiling Springs Hs
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South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 777 Students
8. Carlisle Area Hs
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Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
9. Shippensburg Area Shs
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Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
10. Cedar Cliff Hs
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cumberland County, PA
The top middle schools in Cumberland County, 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. Mountain View Ms
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1378 Students
3. Camp Hill Ms
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Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
4. Big Spring Ms
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Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
5. Mechanicsburg Ms
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Mechanicsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
6. Crossroads Ms
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 651 Students
7. Allen Ms
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 477 Students
8. Yellow Breeches Ms
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South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
9. Northern Ms
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Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
10. East Pennsboro Area Ms
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Projected Test Scores
East Pennsboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland County, PA
The top elementary schools in Cumberland County, 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. Shaull El Sch
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
3. Eisenhower El Sch
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Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 255 Students
4. Dillsburg El Sch
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Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
5. Shepherdstown El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Mechanicsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 263 Students
6. Broad Street El Sch
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Mechanicsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 202 Students
7. Mount Rock Elem Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 327 Students
8. Hampden El Sch
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
9. Oak Flat El Sch
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Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
10. Rossmoyne El Sch
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 470 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.
Questions About Schools in Cumberland County, PA
How many schools are in Cumberland County, PA?
Cumberland County, PA has 101 public schools: 12 high schools, 15 middle schools and 62 elementary schools, serving 44,703 students in total.
How do schools in Cumberland County perform on state tests?
On average, 101 schools in Cumberland County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Cumberland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cumberland County?
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: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cumberland County
10 places in Cumberland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Mechanicsburg (17)
- Carlisle (10)
- Camp Hill (8)
- Newville (5)
- Boiling Springs (4)
- Enola (4)
- Shippensburg (3)
- New Cumberland (2)
- Lemoyne (1)
- Mount Holly Springs (1)
School districts (7)
- Cumberland Valley SD (11 schools)
- Carlisle Area SD (10 schools)
- Mechanicsburg Area SD (8 schools)
- Big Spring SD (5 schools)
- Camp Hill SD (4 schools)
- East Pennsboro Area SD (4 schools)
- South Middleton SD (4 schools)