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#1128 of 1,786 schools in TN
Camden Central High School
High School · Benton County · Camden, TN
A Benton County high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 Schools DR, Camden, TN 38320
- Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Camden Central High School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Camden Central High School 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,194/100K
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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
$57,679
Median home value
$124,600
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden United Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Big Sandy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | Not available | 266 | Compare → |
| Holladay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–9 | Not available | 111 | 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.
Benton County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Camden Central High School is listed in Benton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Camden Central High School
Camden Central High School is a public high school in Camden, TN, part of Benton County, serving approximately 540 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,128 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Camden Central High School
What grades does Camden Central High School serve?
Camden Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Camden Central High School?
Camden Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Central High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Camden Central High School rank in TN?
Camden Central High School ranks #1,128 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Camden Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Camden Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden Central High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Camden Central High School a charter school?
No, Camden Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Camden Central High School a Title I school?
No, Camden Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (731) 584-7254
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 38320)
- 10,470
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 38320; 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
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