| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley School District | Enola | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 10,028 | 11 | K–12 | 2 |
| 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 |
| South Middleton School District | Carlisle | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,178 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| East Pennsboro Area School District | Summerdale | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 2,492 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Carlisle Area School District | Carlisle | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 5,060 | 10 | K–12 | 3 |
How Cumberland County compares
Together they enroll 26,733 students across 42 schools. The largest is Cumberland Valley School District with 10,028 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cumberland County is Cumberland Valley School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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