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Camden County

North Carolina · Public K-12

In Camden County, North Carolina, the public-school system rolls up to 5 schools and roughly 1,918 K-12 students, with county median household income around $91,078. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Camden County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,918
+52 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 79%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
6%
was 10%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,918
NCES CCD
Median income
$91,078
Above North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.3%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
2
876 students
Middle
1
461 students
High
2
581 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Camden County Schools
1,918 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
White
78%
Hispanic
4%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
6%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.1% under 18

Test scores in Camden County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. Camden Early College High· 82.4%
  2. Camden County High· 72.0%
  3. Camden Middle· 62.7%
  4. Camden Intermediate· 55.2%

See all 4 schools in Camden County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Camden IntermediateCamdenElementary03-05461·
Camden MiddleCamdenMiddle06-08461·
Camden County HighCamdenHigh09-12457·
Grandy PrimaryCamdenElementaryPK-02415·
Camden Early College HighCamdenHigh09-13124·

Cities in Camden County

Camden5 schools

About Camden County

Camden County is a compact North Carolina county of about 10,927 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,918 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $91,078 a year, about 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 44% above the North Carolina median.

On the school-mix side, Camden County is built around 2 elementary schools (876 students), 1 middle school (461), and 2 high schools (581).

The largest single district in Camden County is Camden County Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,918 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Camden County has grew 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,866 students to 1,918. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 10% to 6% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Camden County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Camden County?
Camden County, North Carolina has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,918 students.
How many high schools are in Camden County?
Camden County, North Carolina has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 581 students.
How many middle schools are in Camden County?
Camden County, North Carolina has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 461 students.
How many elementary schools are in Camden County?
Camden County, North Carolina has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 876 students.
What is the largest school district in Camden County?
Camden County Schools is the largest school district in Camden County, serving approximately 1,918 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Camden County?
Camden County, North Carolina has a population of approximately 10,927, with a median age of 41. About 23.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Camden County?
Median household income in Camden County is $91,078, above the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Camden County?
Approximately 28.6% 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 26.3% 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 North Carolina county average of 86.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Camden County schools?
Across Camden County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data