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Cumberland County Public Schools

Total Schools

57

public schools

Total Enrollment

33,071

students

School Districts

9

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Cumberland County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Cumberland County has 9 district entries. Cumberland Valley SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Mechanicsburg has the most listed schools, with 18 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 37 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

8 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

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

Elementary37
Middle11
High9
Other0

9 School Districts in Cumberland County

Cumberland Valley SD

11 schools
10,003 students

Carlisle Area SD

10 schools
4,977 students

Mechanicsburg Area SD

8 schools
4,476 students

Shippensburg Area SD

6 schools
3,529 students

East Pennsboro Area SD

4 schools
2,470 students

Big Spring SD

5 schools
2,410 students

South Middleton SD

4 schools
2,167 students

Camp Hill SD

4 schools
1,196 students

Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center

1 school
16 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 57 matching schools

Cumberland Valley HS

Cumberland Valley SD

Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,035 students

Carlisle Area HS

Carlisle Area SD

Carlisle, 17013 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,578 students

Mountain View MS

Cumberland Valley SD

Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,378 students

Mechanicsburg Area SHS

Mechanicsburg Area SD

Mechanicsburg, 17055 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,377 students

Cedar Cliff HS

West Shore SD

Camp Hill, 17011 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,353 students

Mechanicsburg MS

Mechanicsburg Area SD

Mechanicsburg, 17055 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,047 students

Eagle View MS

Cumberland Valley SD

Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,021 students

Winding Creek El Sch

Cumberland Valley SD

Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–5Primary999 students

Boiling Springs HS

South Middleton SD

Boiling Springs, 17007 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High777 students

East Pennsboro Area SHS

East Pennsboro Area SD

Enola, 17025 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High761 students

Big Spring HS

Big Spring SD

Newville, 17241 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High739 students

Elmwood Academy

Mechanicsburg Area SD

Mechanicsburg, 17055 / Suburb: Large

Listed only4–5Primary707 students

Big Spring MS

Big Spring SD

Newville, 17241 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle593 students

East Pennsboro El Sch

East Pennsboro Area SD

Enola, 17025 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary588 students

Wilson MS

Carlisle Area SD

Carlisle, 17013 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle577 students

East Pennsboro Area MS

East Pennsboro Area SD

Enola, 17025 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle563 students

West Creek Hills El Sch

East Pennsboro Area SD

Camp Hill, 17011 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary558 students

Green Ridge El Sch

Cumberland Valley SD

Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary554 students

Sporting Hill El Sch

Cumberland Valley SD

Mechanicsburg, 17050 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary554 students

New Cumberland MS

West Shore SD

New Cumberland, 17070 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle549 students

Cumberland County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Cumberland County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Cumberland County public school directory?

The directory lists 57 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Cumberland County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Cumberland County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Cumberland County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 8 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Cumberland County?

Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

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.