Total enrollment
9,754
+502 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
Camden County
Georgia · Public K-12
Camden County reports 12 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 56,970, with an average school size of 813 students. The level mix is 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Camden County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 60%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
21%
was 22%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
9,754
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,378
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.6%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
9
4,687 students
Middle
2
2,155 students
High
1
2,912 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Camden County Public Schools
9,754 students · 1 district in Camden County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Camden County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
35
24.1% under 18
Test scores in Camden County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- David L Rainer Elementary School· 45.6%
- Camden Middle School· 48.7%
- Matilda Harris Elementary School· 51.1%
- Woodbine Elementary School· 51.7%
- Saint Marys Middle School· 52.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | Kingsland | High | 09-12 | 2,912 | · |
| Camden Middle School | Kingsland | Middle | 06-08 | 1,078 | · |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Saint Marys | Middle | 06-08 | 1,077 | · |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Kingsland | Elementary | PK-05 | 662 | · |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Saint Marys | Elementary | PK-05 | 651 | · |
| Saint Marys Elementary School | Saint Marys | Elementary | PK-05 | 623 | · |
| Crooked River Elementary School | Saint Marys | Elementary | PK-05 | 611 | · |
| David L Rainer Elementary School | Kingsland | Elementary | PK-05 | 496 | · |
| Mary Lee Clark Elementary School | Saint Marys | Elementary | PK-05 | 480 | · |
| Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School | Woodbine | Elementary | PK-05 | 454 | · |
| Kingsland Elementary School | Kingsland | Elementary | PK-05 | 371 | · |
| Woodbine Elementary School | Woodbine | Elementary | PK-05 | 339 | · |
Cities in Camden County
About Camden County
Across the low-population Georgia county of Camden County of about 56,970 residents, the public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 9,754 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,378, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 19% meaningfully above the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Camden County consists of 9 elementary schools (4,687 students), 2 middle schools (2,155), and 1 high school (2,912).
Camden County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 9,754 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 5%: 9,252 students in SY 2017-18 versus 9,754 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 60% to 56%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Camden County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
Camden County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data