Cumberland County Schools & Education
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,120
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#25
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cumberland County
Measured School Summary
Cumberland County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 93.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Cumberland County spends $9,120 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cumberland County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
57 public schools and 9 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #25 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
93.2%
2.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,120
$1,216 below the state average
School coverage
57
9 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cumberland County has 57 public schools across 9 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cumberland County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Cumberland County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#25
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Cumberland Valley SD
Elementary to high school visible
10,003 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Carlisle Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,977 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Mechanicsburg Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,476 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
East Pennsboro Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,470 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cumberland Valley SD is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cumberland County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cumberland County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A High-Capacity Suburban School System
Nine districts manage 57 public schools in Cumberland County, serving a large student population of 33,071. This expansive network includes 37 elementary schools to accommodate a growing number of families.
Top Graduation Rates with Efficient Spending
Cumberland County schools achieve a 93.2% graduation rate, beating the national average. Remarkably, the county achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $9,120, which is well below the state average of $10,336.
The Massive Reach of Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley SD is the largest district by far, educating 10,003 students across 11 schools. No charter schools are currently operating in the county, making traditional districts the sole providers of public education.
Suburban Hubs and Significant Campus Sizes
The county is primarily suburban, featuring 36 suburban locales and an average school size of 580 students. Cumberland Valley High School is a regional standout, serving a massive 3,035 students on its campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
57
in Cumberland County
Reported Enrollment
33,071
57 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Cumberland County
Cumberland Valley SD
GuideCarlisle Area SD
GuideMechanicsburg Area SD
GuideShippensburg Area SD
GuideEast Pennsboro Area SD
Big Spring SD
South Middleton SD
Camp Hill SD
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center
57 Public Schools in Cumberland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 57 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley HS | Profile | Cumberland Valley SD | Mechanicsburg, 17050Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,035 |
| Carlisle Area HS | Profile | Carlisle Area SD | Carlisle, 17013City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,578 |
| Mountain View MS | Profile | Cumberland Valley SD | Mechanicsburg, 17050Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,378 |
| Mechanicsburg Area SHS | Profile | Mechanicsburg Area SD | Mechanicsburg, 17055Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,377 |
| Cedar Cliff HS | Profile | West Shore SD | Camp Hill, 17011Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,353 |
| Mechanicsburg MS | Profile | Mechanicsburg Area SD | Mechanicsburg, 17055Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,047 |
| Eagle View MS | Profile | Cumberland Valley SD | Mechanicsburg, 17050Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,021 |
| Winding Creek El Sch | Profile | Cumberland Valley SD | Mechanicsburg, 17050Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 999 |
| Boiling Springs HS | Record | South Middleton SD | Boiling Springs, 17007Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 777 |
| East Pennsboro Area SHS | Record | East Pennsboro Area SD | Enola, 17025Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 761 |
| Big Spring HS | Record | Big Spring SD | Newville, 17241Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 739 |
| Elmwood Academy | Record | Mechanicsburg Area SD | Mechanicsburg, 17055Suburb: Large | 4–5 | Primary | 707 |
| Big Spring MS | Record | Big Spring SD | Newville, 17241Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 593 |
| East Pennsboro El Sch | Record | East Pennsboro Area SD | Enola, 17025Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 588 |
| Wilson MS | Record | Carlisle Area SD | Carlisle, 17013City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 577 |
| East Pennsboro Area MS | Record | East Pennsboro Area SD | Enola, 17025Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 563 |
| West Creek Hills El Sch | Record | East Pennsboro Area SD | Camp Hill, 17011Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 558 |
| Green Ridge El Sch | Record | Cumberland Valley SD | Mechanicsburg, 17050Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 554 |
| Sporting Hill El Sch | Record | Cumberland Valley SD | Mechanicsburg, 17050Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 554 |
| New Cumberland MS | Record | West Shore SD | New Cumberland, 17070Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 549 |
Cumberland Valley HS
Cumberland Valley SD
Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large
Carlisle Area HS
Carlisle Area SD
Carlisle, 17013 / City: Small
Mountain View MS
Cumberland Valley SD
Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Mechanicsburg Area SD
Mechanicsburg, 17055 / Suburb: Large
Cedar Cliff HS
West Shore SD
Camp Hill, 17011 / Suburb: Large
Mechanicsburg MS
Mechanicsburg Area SD
Mechanicsburg, 17055 / Suburb: Large
Eagle View MS
Cumberland Valley SD
Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large
Winding Creek El Sch
Cumberland Valley SD
Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large
Boiling Springs HS
South Middleton SD
Boiling Springs, 17007 / Suburb: Large
Elmwood Academy
Mechanicsburg Area SD
Mechanicsburg, 17055 / Suburb: Large
East Pennsboro El Sch
East Pennsboro Area SD
Enola, 17025 / Suburb: Large
West Creek Hills El Sch
East Pennsboro Area SD
Camp Hill, 17011 / Suburb: Large
Green Ridge El Sch
Cumberland Valley SD
Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Rural: Fringe
Sporting Hill El Sch
Cumberland Valley SD
Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,120
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania?
Nine districts manage 57 public schools in Cumberland County, serving a large student population of 33,071. This expansive network includes 37 elementary schools to accommodate a growing number of families.
How do schools in Cumberland County perform academically?
Cumberland County schools achieve a 93.2% graduation rate, beating the national average. Remarkably, the county achieves these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $9,120, which is well below the state average of $10,336.
What are the major school districts in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania?
Cumberland Valley SD is the largest district by far, educating 10,003 students across 11 schools. No charter schools are currently operating in the county, making traditional districts the sole providers of public education.
What is the school experience like in Cumberland County?
The county is primarily suburban, featuring 36 suburban locales and an average school size of 580 students. Cumberland Valley High School is a regional standout, serving a massive 3,035 students on its campus.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.