For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,951 students in Camden, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Camden, NC are Grandy Primary, Camden Early College High School and Camden Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Camden have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Camden, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandy Primary
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Nc Hwy 343 North
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 331-4838
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 331-4838
Grades: PK-2
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Camden Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103-a Us Highway 158 West
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Grades: 9-13
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Camden Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Noblitt Drive
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7808
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7808
Grades: 3-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Camden County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Us 158 W
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-0114
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-0114
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
248 Scotland Road
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-3349
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-3349
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Camden, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
103a Us Highway 158 W
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Camden, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Camden, NC include Grandy Primary, Camden Early College High School and Camden Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Camden?
5 public schools are located in Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Camden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Camden include: Camden County High School vs. Camden Early College High School, Camden Early College High School vs. Camden County High School
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