- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camden, TN
Camden Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Camden Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470024001033
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Jr High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 373
- students enrolled
Camden Jr High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Camden, TN.
School address
District: Benton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470024001033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Camden Jr High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 470024001033 · Camden, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden Central High School (563 students)
Camden Jr High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Camden Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden Central
Camden Central High School
563 students
- Camden Element
Camden Elementary
442 students
- Briarwood Scho
Briarwood School
395 students
- This school
Camden Jr High School
373 students
- Big Sandy Scho
Big Sandy School
243 students
- Holladay Eleme 134
Holladay Elementary
134 students
What this shows Camden Jr High School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Jr High School compares
Camden Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Camden Jr High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton County reports $11,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briarwood School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Sandy School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holladay Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden Jr High School
How many students attend Camden Jr High School?
Camden Jr High School has 373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camden, TN. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Jr High School is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Camden Jr High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Camden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Jr High School?
Camden Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Camden, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Benton County?
Besides Camden Jr High School, Benton County also operates Camden Central High School (563 students), Camden Elementary (442 students), and Briarwood School (395 students). See the Benton County district page for the complete list.