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Best Cumberland County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Boiling Springs 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 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), 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 Cumberland Valley 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cumberland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boiling Springs High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Gr: 9-12 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Valley High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Gr: 9-12 | 3,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Camp Hill Sr. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 S 24th St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Cliff High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1301 Carlisle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-8654
Gr: 9-12 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Carlisle Area High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
623 W. Penn St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 W Shady Ln
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 732-0723
Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Eberly Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Old Willow Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2436
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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 Boiling Springs 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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