- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camden, NC
Camden County High
Federal NCES profile for Camden County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370060000246
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden County High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden County High has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden County High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Camden, NC.
School address
District: Camden County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370060000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Camden County High held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370060000246 · Camden, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 13.1:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden Middle (461 students)
Camden County High held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Camden County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
461 students
- Camden Interme
Camden Intermediate
461 students
- This school
Camden County High
457 students
- Grandy Primary
Grandy Primary
415 students
- Camden Early C 124
Camden Early College High
124 students
What this shows Camden County High reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden County High compares
Camden County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Camden County High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camden County Schools reports $12,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandy Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camden Early College High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Camden
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden County High
How many students attend Camden County High?
Camden County High has 457 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden County High is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden County High?
24.1% of students at Camden County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden County High?
The largest demographic group at Camden County High is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Camden, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden County High?
Camden County High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camden County High rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden County High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Camden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden County Schools?
Besides Camden County High, Camden County Schools also operates Camden Middle (461 students), Camden Intermediate (461 students), and Grandy Primary (415 students). See the Camden County Schools district page for the complete list.