For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 891 students in Camden, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 268 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Camden, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Camden, AL are J E Hobbs Elementary School, Camden School Of Arts Technology and Wilcox Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Camden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Camden, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J E Hobbs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Claiborne St
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9310
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9310
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Camden School Of Arts Technology
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Broad St
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-4514
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-4514
Grades: 7-8
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
Wilcox Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 T L Threadgill Rd
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9239
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9239
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilcox County Alternative School
Alternative School
30 Claiborne Street
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-5074
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-5074
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Camden, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Camden, AL include J E Hobbs Elementary School, Camden School Of Arts Technology and Wilcox Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Camden?
4 public schools are located in Camden.
What percentage of students in Camden go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Camden are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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