Enrollment
457
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370060000246
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden County High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camden County High
Camden County High is a mid-sized high school in Camden, North Carolina, enrolling 457 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.1% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the North Carolina average.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 186 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #179, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 737 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 457 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Camden's high schools, it stands alongside Camden Early College High (124 students): Camden County High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 24.8:1).
Camden County Schools also operates Camden Middle (461 students) and Camden Intermediate (461 students) alongside Camden County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Camden County High compares
Camden County High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden County Schools, which includes Camden County High.
$12,277
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 69.8%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Camden County High a good school?
Camden County High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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