Cumberland County Public Schools
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
57
public schools
Total Enrollment
33,071
students
School Districts
9
districts
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.
Cumberland County has 9 district entries. Cumberland Valley SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.
School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Mechanicsburg has the most listed schools, with 18 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 37 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
9 School Districts in Cumberland County
Cumberland Valley SD
Carlisle Area SD
Mechanicsburg Area SD
Shippensburg Area SD
East 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 | Listed only | South Middleton SD | Boiling Springs, 17007Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 777 |
| East Pennsboro Area SHS | Listed only | East Pennsboro Area SD | Enola, 17025Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 761 |
| Big Spring HS | Listed only | Big Spring SD | Newville, 17241Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 739 |
| Elmwood Academy | Listed only | Mechanicsburg Area SD | Mechanicsburg, 17055Suburb: Large | 4–5 | Primary | 707 |
| Big Spring MS | Listed only | Big Spring SD | Newville, 17241Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 593 |
| East Pennsboro El Sch | Listed only | East Pennsboro Area SD | Enola, 17025Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 588 |
| Wilson MS | Listed only | Carlisle Area SD | Carlisle, 17013City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 577 |
| East Pennsboro Area MS | Listed only | East Pennsboro Area SD | Enola, 17025Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 563 |
| West Creek Hills El Sch | Listed only | East Pennsboro Area SD | Camp Hill, 17011Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 558 |
| Green Ridge El Sch | Listed only | Cumberland Valley SD | Mechanicsburg, 17050Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 554 |
| Sporting Hill El Sch | Listed only | Cumberland Valley SD | Mechanicsburg, 17050Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 554 |
| New Cumberland MS | Listed only | 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
East Pennsboro Area SHS
East Pennsboro Area SD
Enola, 17025 / Suburb: Large
Big Spring HS
Big Spring SD
Newville, 17241 / Rural: Distant
Elmwood Academy
Mechanicsburg Area SD
Mechanicsburg, 17055 / Suburb: Large
Big Spring MS
Big Spring SD
Newville, 17241 / Rural: Distant
East Pennsboro El Sch
East Pennsboro Area SD
Enola, 17025 / Suburb: Large
Wilson MS
Carlisle Area SD
Carlisle, 17013 / City: Small
East Pennsboro Area MS
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
New Cumberland MS
West Shore SD
New Cumberland, 17070 / Suburb: Large
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.