Enrollment
1,078
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camden Middle School
Camden Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kingsland, Georgia, enrolling 1,078 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,078 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 420 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,078 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students) and Saint Marys Middle School (1,077 students) alongside Camden Middle School.
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 School compares
Camden Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden County, which includes Camden Middle School.
$11,637
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,078 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Camden Middle School a good school?
Camden Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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?
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.
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