Camden County

Kingsland, Georgia — 12 schools

9,523
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$12,811
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Camden County operates 12 public schools serving 9,523 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other, 2 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,754 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Camden County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,811 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 34.1% local, 53.3% state, and 12.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $70,741 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #180 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 485.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.1% White, 19.6% African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Camden County High School accounts for 29.9% of all Camden County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Camden County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Camden County school enrollment varies 8.6× across entities

Camden County school enrollment ranges from 339 students (lowest) to 2,912 students (highest), a spread of 2,573 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Camden County student-counselor ratio is 485:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Camden County chronic absenteeism rate is 21.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Camden County is typically wider than the Camden County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.6%
Federal
53.3%
State
34.1%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
180 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Camden County county, where this district is located.

$1,043
Studio/mo
$1,117
1 BR/mo
$1,225
2 BR/mo
$1,704
3 BR/mo
$1,997
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,741
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 12 schools in Camden County.

White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 19.6%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 11.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 12
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
485.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Camden County

School Enrollment
Camden County High School
2,912
Camden Middle School
1,078
Saint Marys Middle School
1,077
Matilda Harris Elementary School
662
Sugarmill Elementary
651
Saint Marys Elementary School
623
Crooked River Elementary School
611
David L Rainer Elementary School
496
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
480
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School
454
Kingsland Elementary School
371
Woodbine Elementary School
339

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Camden County?

Camden County has 12 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 9 other. Total enrollment is 9,523 students.

How much does Camden County spend per student?

Camden County spends $12,811 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #180 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Camden County?

The average teacher salary in Camden County is $70,741 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Camden County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Camden County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Camden County?

Camden County students are 56.1% White, 19.6% African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Camden County?

Camden County has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #180 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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