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#841 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 32% in state

Camden Early College High

High School · Camden County Schools · Camden, NC

A Camden County Schools high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

103-A US Highway 158 West, Camden, NC 27921

  • Math 100% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+5.77 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency100% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82.4% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+44 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.8 pts
Overall Proficiency91% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation0.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.8:1
District spending per student$12,508
Chronic Absenteeism3.6%

Students at Camden Early College High score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency100%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 17 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
30%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2025
Math
100%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)

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

Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Camden Early College 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

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Camden County Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 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 Early College High is listed in Camden County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Camden Early College High

Camden Early College High is a public high school in Camden, NC, part of Camden County Schools, serving approximately 139 students in grades 9th-UG with a 27.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Camden Early College High

What grades does Camden Early College High serve?

Camden Early College High serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Camden Early College High?

Camden Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Early College High?

The student-teacher ratio at Camden Early College High is 27.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Camden Early College High rank in NC?

Camden Early College High ranks #841 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Camden Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?

Camden Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Early College High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden Early College High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

Is Camden Early College High a charter school?

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

Is Camden Early College High a Title I school?

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

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

16.5% of students at Camden Early College 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 – UG
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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