Camden County School District
School District · Kingsland, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,728
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,728
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Camden County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Camden County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Woodbine Elementary School
Woodbine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
Saint Marys · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kingsland Elementary School
Kingsland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#12 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,728
$2,400 vs Georgia median
District size
9,649 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Camden County ranks #12 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Camden County's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Woodbine Elementary School (8.8/10), Mary Lee Clark Elementary School (8.5/10), and Kingsland Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Camden County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Camden County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Camden County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbine Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Mary Lee Clark Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Kingsland Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Saint Marys Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Matilda Harris Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sugarmill Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Crooked River Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | David L Rainer Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Camden County High School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Camden County
Camden County is a Kingsland, Georgia school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 9,649 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $11,728 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Camden County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Woodbine Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Camden County students show an average math proficiency of 69.0% and ELA proficiency of 66.8%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Camden County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Camden County with test data.
Schools in Camden County
12 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Kingsland
- Total Enrollment
- 9,649
- Teachers (FTE)
- 666
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Camden County?
Camden County has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Camden County?
The average composite rating for Camden County is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Camden County?
Camden County spends $11,728 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Camden County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Camden County is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Camden County?
Woodbine Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Camden County with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Camden County?
Across schools in Camden County with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Camden County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Camden County has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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