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Camden County

Missouri · Public K-12

Camden County runs 16 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 302 students. The level mix is 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Camden County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,831
-408 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
5 districts
Enrollment
4,831
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,387
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.8%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
8
1,981 students
Middle
2
1,168 students
High
6
1,682 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CAMDENTON R-III
3,835 students · 5 districts 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
White
93%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
53
17.2% under 18

Test scores in Camden County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. HAWTHORN ELEMENTARY· 13.0%
  2. OSAGE BEACH ELEMENTARY· 16.0%
  3. CAMDENTON MIDDLE· 19.5%
  4. STOUTLAND HIGH· 32.4%
  5. MACKS CREEK HIGH· 42.9%

See all 10 schools in Camden County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CAMDENTON HIGHCamdentonHigh09-121,285·
CAMDENTON MIDDLECamdentonMiddle07-08599·
DOGWOOD ELEMENTARYCamdentonElementaryPK-02592·
OAK RIDGE INTERMEDIATECamdentonMiddle05-06569·
HAWTHORN ELEMENTARYCamdentonElementary03-04405·
STOUTLAND ELEMENTARYStoutlandElementaryPK-06235·
OSAGE BEACH ELEMENTARYOsage BeachElementaryKG-04219·
MACKS CREEK ELEM.Macks CreekElementaryPK-06174·
STOUTLAND HIGHStoutlandHigh07-12158·
HURRICANE DECK ELEMENTARYSunrise BeachElementaryKG-04157·
MACKS CREEK HIGHMacks CreekHigh07-12140·
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLClimax SpringsElementaryPK-06113·
CLIMAX SPRINGS HIGHClimax SpringsHigh07-1290·
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERLake OzarkElementaryPK-PK86·
JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTERCamdentonHigh05-129·
LAKE CAREER TECHNICAL CENTERCamdentonHigh09-120·

Cities in Camden County

Camdenton7 schoolsClimax Springs2 schoolsMacks Creek2 schoolsStoutland2 schoolsLake Ozark1 schoolOsage Beach1 schoolSunrise Beach1 school

About Camden County

Camden County is a low-population county of about 43,667 residents in Missouri. Its public-school system hosts approximately 4,831 students across 16 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,387, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 8% higher than the Missouri median.

In terms of grade levels, Camden County comprises 8 elementary schools (1,981 students), 2 middle schools (1,168), and 6 high schools (1,682).

The largest single district in Camden County is CAMDENTON R-III, which alone enrolls about 3,835 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 8%: 5,239 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,831 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Camden County opened 1 school, going from 14 to 15.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Camden County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Camden County?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Camden County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 4,831.
How many high schools are in Camden County?
Camden County, Missouri has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 1,682 students.
How many middle schools are in Camden County?
Camden County, Missouri has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,168 students.
How many elementary schools are in Camden County?
Camden County, Missouri has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,981 students.
What is the largest school district in Camden County?
CAMDENTON R-III is the largest school district in Camden County, serving approximately 3,835 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Camden County?
Camden County, Missouri has a population of approximately 43,667, with a median age of 53. About 17.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Camden County?
Median household income in Camden County is $66,387, above the Missouri average of $61,285. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Camden County?
Approximately 26.2% of adults 25 and older in Camden County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Camden County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.8% of students in Camden County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Camden County schools?
Across Camden County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.

Camden County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data