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Camden County High

High School · Camden County Schools · Camden, NC

A high school in Camden, NC where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

103 US 158 W, Camden, NC 27921

  • Math 43% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.7% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.4 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation4.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$12,508
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Camden County High score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Camden County High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated884/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,727

Median home value

$300,100

Median rent

$1,216/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
4.9% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.7 mi113Compare →
H L Trigg CommunityEnrollment path unverified2.76–123.6 mi38Compare →
Tutor All SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–94.3 mi19Compare →
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvtechCharter · enrollment unverified7.45–124.6 mi761Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Camden County Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Camden County High is listed in Camden County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Camden County High

Camden County High is a public high school in Camden, NC, part of Camden County Schools, serving approximately 453 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,388 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Camden County High

What grades does Camden County High serve?

Camden County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Camden County High?

Camden County High has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Camden County High is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Camden County High rank in NC?

Camden County High ranks #1,388 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Camden County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Camden County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Camden County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden County High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Camden County High a charter school?

No, Camden County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Camden County High a Title I school?

No, Camden County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camden County High?

24.3% of students at Camden County High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
453
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 27921)
4,903
Area median age
36.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27921; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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