Camden Elementary

Camden Elementary is a public elementary school in Camden, Mississippi, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade with 103 students. Its composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — reflects strong performance across every measure the site tracks. The school ranks 7th among 436 elementary schools in Mississippi, putting it in an elite tier that few public schools in the state reach.

Academic and growth scores align tightly: 9.2 in academics and 9.1 in growth. That growth figure is particularly meaningful — it tracks how much students improve year over year, and a 9.1 signals sustained instructional momentum rather than a single strong cohort. Camden Elementary outperforms 99% of Mississippi public schools, a margin that holds whether measured against elementary peers or all 862 public schools statewide.

At 6.1 students per teacher, every child has consistent access to direct instruction. Those ratios matter most in the early grades, when reading and math foundations take shape. For families in Camden, this school is the top-ranked of the two public schools in the city — and one of the state's strongest by any measure.

With an enrollment of 103 students, Camden Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.1:1, Camden Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Camden Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.