Enrollment
1,136
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camden High
Camden High is a higher-need, large high school in Camden, South Carolina, enrolling 1,136 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 67.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,136 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 262 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,136 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students) and Camden Middle (844 students) alongside Camden 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 High compares
Camden High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kershaw 01, which includes Camden High.
$11,827
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 48.1%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Camden High a good school?
Camden High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of South 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 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.
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