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Camden County

Georgia · Public School District
12
Schools
9,523
Students
$12,811
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
45.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Camden County is a public school district in Georgia serving 9,523 students across 12 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,811 is below the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Camden Middle School06–081,125
Saint Marys Middle School06–081,051
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Camden County High School09–122,673
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,811-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
34%
State
53.3%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal
12.7%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (34%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
9,523
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Camden County?
Camden County has 12 public schools, serving a total of 9,523 students.
What is the graduation rate for Camden County?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Camden County spend per student?
Camden County spends $12,811 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Camden County?
45% of students in Camden County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Camden County?
No, Camden County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Camden County serve?
Camden County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Camden County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Camden County is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.