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Best Cumberland County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 7,994 students in Cumberland County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cumberland County, PA are Mountain View Middle School, Eagle View Middle School and Camp Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cumberland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-1865
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Eagle View Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Camp Hill Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2401 Chestnut St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Allen Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4225 Gettysburg Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mechanicsburg Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1750 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Yellow Breeches Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Big Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Lamberton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
777 S Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
East Pennsboro Area Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
529 Panther Parkway
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 732-0771
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Shippensburg Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Park Place
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cumberland County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cumberland County, PA include Mountain View Middle School, Eagle View Middle School and Camp Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cumberland County?
11 public middle schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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