For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,361 students in Camden County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, NC are Grandy Primary, Camden Intermediate and Camden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Camden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 3-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
103a Us Highway 158 W
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, NC include Grandy Primary, Camden Intermediate and Camden Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Camden County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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