For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,649 students in Camden County, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 194 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Camden County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Camden County, GA are Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, Woodbine Elementary School and Sugarmill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Camden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Mickler Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4373
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4373
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Woodbine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Broadwood Dr
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Sugarmill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2885 Winding Rd
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8191
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8191
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Kingsland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W King Ave
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5246
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5246
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Matilda Harris Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Lake Boulevard
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Roberts Path
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Saint Marys Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Martha Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8626
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8626
Gr: 6-8 | 1,103 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Saint Marys Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Osborne St
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Camden County High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6300 Laurel Island Pkwy
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-7318
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-7318
Gr: 9-12 | 2,776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
David L Rainer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 May Creek Dr
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-9071
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-9071
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Middle School Rd
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-3113
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-3113
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camden County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6300 Laurel Island Parkway
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5687
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5687
Coastal Academy Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
311 South East Street, P. O. B
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-8390
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-8390
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Camden County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Camden County, GA include Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, Woodbine Elementary School and Sugarmill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Camden County?
12 public schools are located in Camden County.
What percentage of students in Camden County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Camden County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Camden County include: Saint Marys Middle School vs. Camden Middle School, Camden Middle School vs. Saint Marys Middle School, Crooked River Elementary School vs. Sugarmill Elementary School
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