Camden County Schools

Camden, North Carolina — 5 schools

1,920
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$12,684
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Camden County Schools operates 5 public schools serving 1,920 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,918 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 $12,684 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 18.1% local, 69.8% state, and 12.1% 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 $76,644 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #151 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 480.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.8% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% African American across the district's schools.

Camden Intermediate accounts for 24.0% of all Camden County Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Camden County Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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 Schools school enrollment varies 3.7× across entities

Camden County Schools school enrollment ranges from 124 students (lowest) to 461 students (highest), a spread of 337 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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 Schools student-counselor ratio is 480:1 — 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 Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 27.9% — 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 Schools is typically wider than the Camden County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
69.8%
State
18.1%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
151 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,121
Studio/mo
$1,139
1 BR/mo
$1,287
2 BR/mo
$1,790
3 BR/mo
$2,159
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,644
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 5 schools in Camden County Schools.

White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 7.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 5
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
480.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Camden County Schools

School Enrollment
Camden Middle
461
Camden Intermediate
461
Camden County High
457
Grandy Primary
415
Camden Early College High
124

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Camden County Schools?

Camden County Schools has 5 schools, including 1 middle, 1 elementary, 2 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,920 students.

How much does Camden County Schools spend per student?

Camden County Schools spends $12,684 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #151 in North Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in Camden County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Camden County Schools is $76,644 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Camden County Schools?

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 Schools?

Camden County Schools students are 79.8% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Camden County Schools?

Camden County Schools has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #151 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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