Enrollment
461
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camden, NC
Camden Middle
Federal NCES profile for Camden Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370060000247
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Camden, NC.
School address
District: Camden County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370060000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camden Middle
Camden Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Camden, North Carolina, enrolling 461 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 93% of North Carolina schools and 39% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.5% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the North Carolina average.
With 461 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 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Camden County Schools also operates Camden Intermediate (461 students) and Camden County High (457 students) alongside Camden Middle.
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 Middle compares
Camden Middle 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 61% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 79.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 5.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Camden Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden County Schools, which includes Camden Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camden County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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 middle 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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Camden Middle
How many students attend Camden Middle?
Camden Middle has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camden, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden Middle?
25.5% of students at Camden Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Middle?
The largest demographic group at Camden Middle is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Camden, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Middle?
Camden Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camden Middle rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Middle ranks #3 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 Middle a good school?
Camden Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Middle, Camden County Schools also operates Camden Intermediate (461 students), Camden County High (457 students), and Grandy Primary (415 students). See the Camden County Schools district page for the complete list.
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