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Camden Middle School vs. Lugoff-elgin Middle School

Should you attend Camden Middle School or Lugoff-elgin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Camden Middle School
902 Mcrae Road
Camden, SC 29020
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lugoff-elgin Middle School
1244 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Camden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 837 students in grades 6-8, Camden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 652 students in grades 6-8, Lugoff-elgin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
837 students
652 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Camden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lugoff-elgin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Camden Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lugoff-elgin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Camden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lugoff-elgin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kershaw 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lugoff-elgin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kershaw 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#871 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#655 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Camden Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lugoff-elgin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Camden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lugoff-elgin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
50%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Camden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lugoff-elgin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
47%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Camden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lugoff-elgin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Camden Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lugoff-elgin Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
270
221
Grade 7 Students
280
225
Grade 8 Students
287
206

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Camden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lugoff-elgin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Camden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lugoff-elgin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
34%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Camden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lugoff-elgin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Camden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lugoff-elgin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Camden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lugoff-elgin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kershaw 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Camden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lugoff-elgin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Camden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lugoff-elgin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(20-21 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Camden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lugoff-elgin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kershaw 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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