- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camden, SC
Camden Middle
Federal NCES profile for Camden Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450255001257
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Camden, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255001257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Camden Middle held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 450255001257 · Camden, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
Camden Middle held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Camden Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lugoff-Elgin H
Lugoff-Elgin High
1,759 students
- Camden High
Camden High
1,136 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Middle compares
Camden Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
African American 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Camden Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff-Elgin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leslie M. Stover Middle | Similar size | 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
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 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 (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden Middle
How many students attend Camden Middle?
Camden Middle has 844 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camden, SC. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden Middle?
100.0% of students at Camden Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Middle?
The largest demographic group at Camden Middle is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Camden, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Middle?
Camden Middle 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 Middle rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students), Camden High (1,136 students), and Blaney Elementary (750 students). See the Kershaw 01 district page for the complete list.