- Enrollment
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingsland, GA
Camden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Camden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130078001875
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camden Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Kingsland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Camden Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kingsland, GA.
School address
District: Camden County · Georgia
NCES ID 130078001875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Camden Middle School shrank from 1,125 students in 2022-23 to 1,057 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 79.2 → 83.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 130078001875 · Kingsland, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,078 enr · 13.6:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden County High School (2,912 students)
Camden Middle School shrank from 1,125 students in 2022-23 to 1,057 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 79.2 → 83.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Camden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden County
Camden County High School
2,912 students
- This school 1,078
Camden Middle School
1,078 students
- Saint Marys Mi 1,077
Saint Marys Middle School
1,077 students
- Matilda Harris 662
Matilda Harris Elementary School
662 students
- Sugarmill Elem 651
Sugarmill Elementary
651 students
- Saint Marys El 623
Saint Marys Elementary School
623 students
What this shows Camden Middle School reports 1,078 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camden Middle School compares
Camden Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
1,078
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
294
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Camden Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camden County reports $11,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,078 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camden Middle School
How many students attend Camden Middle School?
Camden Middle School has 1,078 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingsland, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,125 (2022-23) → 1,057 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 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 School?
39.8% of students at Camden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Camden Middle School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Kingsland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Middle School?
Camden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Kingsland?
By Resource Investment Index, Camden Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kingsland, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingsland on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden County?
Besides Camden Middle School, Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students), Saint Marys Middle School (1,077 students), and Matilda Harris Elementary School (662 students). See the Camden County district page for the complete list.