Living in Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley's 33 townships and boroughs combine the best of rural landscapes and thriving downtowns, surrounded by delightful views and scenic mountain vistas. Easily accessible from several major highways -- including I-81, the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76), I-83, and US 11/15 -- and within a two-hour drive of three airports (Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Baltimore), Cumberland Valley's location in south-central Pennsylvania is affordable compared to major cities but offers the amenities and sophistication that new residents will appreciate.
While Cumberland Valley's main thoroughfares are easy to navigate, residents often travel the scenic backroads. Whatever route you choose, the Valley's amenities and nearby attractions are never far from your doorstep.
Healthcare
Residents of Cumberland County are served by four hospitals.
- UPMC Carlisle: A 166-bed facility in the heart of Cumberland County.
- UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg: A five-story, 166-bed acute-care hospital with all private rooms.
- Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, Enola: An acute care hospital with 110 private, inpatient beds.
- Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill: A 312-bed community hospital in East Pennsboro Township.
There are also numerous outpatient urgent care centers throughout the county.
School Districts
There are 9 school districts in Cumberland County.
Big Spring
The Big Spring School District has a K-12 enrollment of approximately 25,00 students housed in five buildings. The district is comprised of a senior high (grades 9-12), a middle school (grades 6-8), and three elementary schools (K-grade 5).
Camp Hill
Approximately 1,340 students are enrolled in the Camp Hill School District. The district is comprised of Hoover Elementary School (K-grade 2), Eisenhower Elementary School (grades 3-5), Camp Hill Middle School (grades 6-8), and Camp Hill High School (grades 9-12). The middle school is in the same building as the high school. Camp Hill is a walking school district and does not provide transportation to and from school. Students are encouraged to walk or bike to school.
Carlisle
Carlisle Area School District has a K-12 enrollment of approximately 5,129 students. The district is comprised of 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and one high school, serving families from Carlisle borough, Mt. Holly Springs borough, Dickinson Township, North Middleton Township, and the US Army War College. The 2022 graduation rate was 89.95%.
Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley School District covers 106 square miles and enrolls approximately 8,000 students from Hampden, Silver Spring, Monroe, and Middlesex Townships. The facilities include seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.
East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro Area School District has 4 public schools – two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school – serving approximately 2,405 students. The school district serves East Pennsboro Township, including the villages of Enola, Summerdale, and West Fairview.
Mechanicsburg
Eight schools serve approximately 4,300 students in the Mechanicsburg Area School District: Kindergarten Academy, Elmwood Academy, 4 elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district encompasses 16.1 square miles, including Mechanicsburg and Shiremanstown boroughs and Upper Allen Township.
Shippensburg
The Shippensburg Area School District covers 129 square miles and serves approximately 3,500 students in grades K-12. It operates 5 education facilities organized by K-3 grade, 4 & 5 grades, 6-8 grades, and 9-12 grades. The district and Shippensburg University jointly operate the Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School, a K-5 elementary school on the campus of Shippensburg University.
South Middleton
South Middleton School District's approximately 2,252 students in kindergarten through grade twelve attend classes in four buildings. Students in K-grade 3 attend W.G. Rice Elementary School; students in grades 4 & 5 attend classes at the Iron Forge Educational Center; students in grades 6-8 attend the Yellow Breeches Middle School; and students in grades 9-12 attend the Boiling Springs High School. Geographically, the School District is contained within a single municipality, South Middleton Township. The Township covers 51.5 square miles and is home to approximately 12,939 residents, concentrated in a suburban-rural setting.
West Shore
The West Shore School District, located between Harrisburg and York in southcentral Pennsylvania, has eight elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and a virtual learning academy, serving more than 7,500 students.
Cumberland Valley is also by the Capital Area Intermediate Unit in Summerdale and the Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center in Mechanicsburg.
