For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,125 students in Carlisle, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carlisle, PA are Lamberton Middle School and Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlisle, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Carlisle have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carlisle, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamberton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
777 S Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Carlisle, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7 Springview Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5703
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5703
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carlisle, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carlisle, PA include Lamberton Middle School and Wilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carlisle?
2 public middle schools are located in Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle?
Carlisle public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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