How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Camden Middle | Hillcrest Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Camden, SC | Dalzell, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 844 | 365 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Camden Middle | Hillcrest Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,753 | $12,795 |
| District | Kershaw County School District | Sumter School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Camden Middle | Hillcrest Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.2% | 30.4% |
| African American | 35.4% | 52.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Camden Middle | Hillcrest Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 269:1 | 168:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.4% | 32.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 223 | 95 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.