For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 590 students in Camden, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Camden, NC are Camden Early College High School and Camden County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Camden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Camden, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camden County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Camden, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-13 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Camden, North Carolina 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 high schools in Camden, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Camden, NC include Camden Early College High School and Camden County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Camden?
2 public high schools are located in Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Camden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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