For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 11,272 students in Cumberland County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, PA are Camp Hill Sr. High School, Cumberland Valley High School and Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Cumberland County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camp Hill Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camp Hill Sr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 S 24th St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2500
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Valley High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Grades: 9-12
| 3,114 students
Rank: #33.
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,371 students
Rank: #44.
Boiling Springs High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Cliff High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Carlisle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-8654
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-8654
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #66.
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Eberly Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2730
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #77.
Carlisle Area High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
623 W. Penn St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,581 students
Rank: #88.
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 W Shady Ln
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 732-0723
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 732-0723
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #99.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2436
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2436
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #1010.
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Old Willow Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3967 Enola Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
701 Market St
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-6345
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-6345
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
4100 Old Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-8415
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-8415
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
7 Springview Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5703
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5703
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 691-4586
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 691-4586
Grades: K-5
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, PA include Camp Hill Sr. High School, Cumberland Valley High School and Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cumberland County?
10 public high schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cumberland County include: Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School vs. Cumberland Valley High School, Big Spring High School vs. Boiling Springs High School, Camp Hill Sr. High School vs. Cumberland Valley High School
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