Camden County Schools School District

174 Nc Hwy 343 N
Camden, NC 27921-9614
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Camden County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,872 students in Camden County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Camden County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
1,872 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Camden County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#55 out of 321 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Camden County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Camden County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Camden County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Camden County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
104 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
140 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
7%
25%
# White Students
1,487 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
79%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
8
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
137
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,831 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,778 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Camden County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Camden County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,831
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Camden County Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,778
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Camden County Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Camden County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camden Early College High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103-a Us Highway 158 West
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Grades: 9-13
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Grandy Primary
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
175 Nc Hwy 343 North
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 331-4838
Grades: PK-3
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Camden County High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
103 Us 158 W
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-0114
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Camden Intermediate
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 Noblitt Drive
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7808
Grades: 4-6
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Camden Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
248 Scotland Road
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-3349
Grades: 7-8
| 270 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Camden County Schools School District?
Camden County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,872 students.
What is the rank of Camden County Schools School District?
Camden County Schools School District is ranked #55 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County Schools School District?
79% of Camden County Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Camden County Schools School District?
Camden County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Camden County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,778 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 1,872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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