- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camden, SC
Camden High
Federal NCES profile for Camden High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450255000667
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden High has class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Camden, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Camden High held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450255000667 · Camden, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,136 enr · 17:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
Camden High held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Camden High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lugoff-Elgin H
Lugoff-Elgin High
1,759 students
- This school
Camden High
1,136 students
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
844 students
- Blaney Element
Blaney Elementary
750 students
- Wateree Elemen 688
Wateree Elementary
688 students
- Leslie M. Stov 662
Leslie M. Stover Middle
662 students
What this shows Camden High reports 1,136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden High compares
Camden High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▼ 9% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,136
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
African American 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Camden High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kershaw 01 reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff-Elgin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leslie M. Stover Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Camden High
How many students attend Camden High?
Camden High has 1,136 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camden, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,124 (2022-23) → 1,123 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden High?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden High is 17:1, which is 19% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden High?
67.0% of students at Camden High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden High?
The largest demographic group at Camden High is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Camden, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden High?
Camden High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 High rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Camden, SC. 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 Kershaw 01?
Besides Camden High, Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students), Camden Middle (844 students), and Blaney Elementary (750 students). See the Kershaw 01 district page for the complete list.