Enrollment
2,912
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingsland, GA
Camden County High School
Federal NCES profile for Camden County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130078000315
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden County High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Kingsland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden County High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kingsland, GA.
School address
District: Camden County · Georgia
NCES ID 130078000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
175.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camden County High School
Camden County High School is a large high school in Kingsland, Georgia, enrolling 2,912 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,912 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 760 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,912 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 38 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Camden County also operates Camden Middle School (1,078 students) and Saint Marys Middle School (1,077 students) alongside Camden County High School.
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 School compares
Camden County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,912 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,912
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$11,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
459
in-school suspensions + 301 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
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 56.7%
African American 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Camden County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden County, which includes Camden County High School.
$11,637
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,912 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Camden County High School
How many students attend Camden County High School?
Camden County High School has 2,912 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingsland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden County High School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden County High School?
30.0% of students at Camden County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden County High School?
The largest demographic group at Camden County High School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Kingsland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden County High School?
Camden County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Kingsland?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kingsland, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingsland on the city page.
Is Camden County High School a good school?
Camden County High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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?
Besides Camden County High School, Camden County also operates Camden Middle School (1,078 students), Saint Marys Middle School (1,077 students), and Matilda Harris Elementary School (662 students). See the Camden County district page for the complete list.
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