Photo: Dr. Blazer · CC BY-SA 4.0Camden’s public schools outscore 60% of South Carolina districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Camden, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Camden’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 176 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Camden’s, its schools beat 45%, lower than their 60% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 52% and 41% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,809 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Camden Middle, then Camden High. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Montessori School of Camden is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Camden’s grade
B: better than 60% of South Carolina school districts, #103 of 169 South Carolina towns. Both inputs trail the South Carolina average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Camden, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Camden
Camden Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Camden
Camden Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Camden
Camden Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Camden
Camden Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Camden
Camden Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Camden
Camden Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Camden
Camden Middle
Grades 6–8 · 844 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Camden
Camden Middle
Grades 6–8 · 844 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Camden
Camden Middle
Grades 6–8 · 844 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Camden
Camden High
Grades 9–12 · 1,136 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Camden
Camden High
Grades 9–12 · 1,136 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Camden
Camden High
Grades 9–12 · 1,136 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Camden
Camden High
Grades 9–12 · 1,136 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Camden’s public schools are run by Kershaw County School District, which also serves Bethune and Elgin. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Camden vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Camden’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | B | Kershaw County |
Every school in Camden
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Camden’s schools
Are Camden’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of South Carolina: the public schools Camden children attend outscore 60% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #103 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 45%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Camden in?
Kershaw County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 11,135 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Camden kids go to high school?
Camden High, with 1,136 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Camden’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Kershaw County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Camden spend per student?
$12,809 in Kershaw County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Camden families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Camden → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.