| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Hill School District | Camp Hill | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1,203 | 4 | K–12 | 0 |
| Cumberland Valley School District | Mechanicsburg | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 10,028 | 11 | K–12 | 1 |
| Big Spring School District | Plainfield | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 2,420 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Mechanicsburg Area School District | Grantham | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 4,555 | 8 | K–12 | 2 |
| West Shore School District | Camp Hill | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 7,513 | 13 | K–12 | 2 |
| South Middleton School District | Boiling Springs | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,178 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| East Pennsboro Area School District | Enola | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 2,492 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Shippensburg Area School District | Newburg | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 3,529 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Carlisle Area School District | Carlisle | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 5,060 | 10 | K–12 | 3 |
How Cumberland County compares
Together they enroll 38,978 students across 65 schools. The largest is Cumberland Valley School District with 10,028 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County has 9 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cumberland County is Camp Hill School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cumberland County, PA?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Cumberland County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cumberland County, PA?
Of the districts serving Cumberland County, Camp Hill School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.