Top Rankings
Camden County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,912 students in Camden County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Camden County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
1,912 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Camden County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 325 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
128 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
7%
25%
# White Students
1,539 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
80%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
129 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
126
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,605 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,552 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,605
$11,229
Spending / Student
$10,552
$11,655
Best Camden County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandy Primary
Magnet School
(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-3
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Camden Early College High School
Magnet 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
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Camden Intermediate
Magnet School
(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: 4-6
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Camden County High School
Magnet 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
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Camden Middle School
Magnet 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: 7-8
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Camden County Schools School District?
Camden County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,912 students.
What is the rank of Camden County Schools School District?
Camden County Schools School District is ranked #54 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County Schools School District?
80% of Camden County Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Camden County Schools School District?
Camden County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Camden County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,552 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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