Very Good
#326 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 28% in state
Camden High
High School · Kershaw 01 · Camden, SC
A Kershaw 01 high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1022 Ehrenclou Road, Camden, SC 29020
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Camden High score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Camden 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,809/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,389
Median home value
$208,800
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–10 | 2.8 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Mount Olivet Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Camden Military AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 7–12 | 4.0 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Lugoff-elgin HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,773 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kershaw 01
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Camden High is listed in Kershaw 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Camden High
Camden High is a public high school in Camden, SC, part of Kershaw 01, serving approximately 1,123 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Camden High
What grades does Camden High serve?
Camden High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Camden High?
Camden High has an enrollment of approximately 1,123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden High?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Camden High rank in SC?
Camden High ranks #326 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Camden High's MySchoolScout rating?
Camden High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Camden High a charter school?
No, Camden High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Camden High a Title I school?
No, Camden High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camden High?
63.0% of students at Camden 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
- 1,123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kershaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (803) 425-8930
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29020)
- 22,868
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 29020; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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