- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+174 students YoY
Camden Middle grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+65.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+174 students YoY 370060000247 · Camden, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 22:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden Intermediate (461 students)
Camden Middle grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+65.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Camden Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Camden Middle
461 students
- Camden Interme
Camden Intermediate
461 students
- Camden County
Camden County High
457 students
- Grandy Primary
Grandy Primary
415 students
- Camden Early C 124
Camden Early College High
124 students
What this shows Camden Middle reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Middle compares
Camden Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Camden County Schools reports $12,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~461 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 174.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.