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Cameron County

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

Cameron County, Pennsylvania comes in at 2 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 436 students, with a county median household income near $50,573. That works out to 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Cameron County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
436
-115 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
436
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,573
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
126.4%
Above Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
1
224 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
212 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cameron County SD
436 students · 1 district in Cameron County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cameron 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
1%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.8%
civilian labor
Median age
53
16.9% under 18

Test scores in Cameron County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Cameron County JSHS· 51.1%
  2. Woodland El Sch· 45.6%

See all 2 schools in Cameron County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Woodland El SchEmporiumElementaryKG-06224·
Cameron County JSHSEmporiumHigh07-12212·

Cities in Cameron County

Emporium2 schools

About Cameron County

Across the sparse Pennsylvania county of Cameron County of about 4,427 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 436 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $50,573 a year, about 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Cameron County spans 1 elementary school (224 students), and 1 high school (212).

The largest single district in Cameron County is Cameron County SD, which alone enrolls about 436 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Cameron County has contracted 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 551 students to 436. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 95% to 92% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cameron County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cameron County?
Cameron County, Pennsylvania has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 436 students.
How many high schools are in Cameron County?
Cameron County, Pennsylvania has 1 public high school, serving approximately 212 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cameron County?
Cameron County, Pennsylvania has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 224 students.
What is the largest school district in Cameron County?
Cameron County SD is the largest school district in Cameron County, serving approximately 436 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Cameron County?
Cameron County, Pennsylvania has a population of approximately 4,427, with a median age of 53. About 16.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Cameron County?
Median household income in Cameron County is $50,573, below the Pennsylvania average of $71,313. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cameron County?
Approximately 12.6% of adults 25 and older in Cameron County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cameron County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 126.4% of students in Cameron County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Pennsylvania county average of 69.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cameron County schools?
Across Cameron County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Cameron County?
Cameron County residents are approximately 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data