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Schools in East Camden · Kershaw County School District

East Camden’s public schools outscore 60% of South Carolina districts

The grade covers the public school district serving East 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.

#103of 169 South Carolina townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
52%
▼ 0 pts vs SC 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
37%
▼ 4 pts vs SC 41%
2021–22
Graduate on time
82%
▼ 2 pts vs SC 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.8K
▼ 15% vs SC $15.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.1
SC 14.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
6,551 students on the public path
In brief

East Camden’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 193 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of East Camden’s, its schools beat 54%, 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 four middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Camden Military Academy (private) 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind East Camden’s grade

B+ Test scoresC Graduation

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.

South Carolina school districts we grade (92)Better than 60%
Lower resultsHigher results
South Carolina towns with similar household incomes (193)Better than 54%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 5,788 test results and a graduating class of 842 could put East Camden anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of East Camden’s students in the tested grades sat them (5,750 in math, 5,827 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Camden, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Jackson SchoolKershaw County School DistrictC−
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B−
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A+

East Camden’s public schools are run by Kershaw County School District, which also serves Bethune, Camden 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.

Kershaw County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 16 schools · 11,135 students, up 8% since 2020–21 · 15.1 per teacher (SC 14.3)
$12,809SC $15,090 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 52.1% · 5827 students tested
Math37%
State average 41% · 5750 students tested

East Camden vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share East Camden’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
East CamdenBKershaw County
CamdenBKershaw County

Every school in East Camden

9 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).

District schools in East Camdenby address
Jackson School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Camden
C−
530 students13:1Rate it →
Also serving East Camdenin other towns
Camden Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Camden
C+
844 students15:1Rate it →
Leslie M. Stover Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Elgin
C+
662 students15:1Rate it →
Lugoff-Elgin Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lugoff
C+
649 students14:1Rate it →
North Central Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Kershaw
B−
408 students12:1Rate it →
Lugoff-Elgin High
High · Grades 9–12 · Lugoff
A+
1,759 students18:1Rate it →
Camden High
High · Grades 9–12 · Camden
A−
1,136 students16:1Rate it →
North Central High
High · Grades 9–12 · Kershaw
A
563 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Camden Military Academy
High · Grades 7–12 · Camden
Private · Religious · All-boys
249 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about East Camden’s schools

Are East Camden’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of South Carolina: the public schools East 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 54%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is East Camden in?

Kershaw County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 11,135 students in 16 schools (2024–25).

Where do East Camden kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Lugoff-Elgin High, Camden High and North Central High.

What is East 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 East 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.

Are there private schools in East Camden?

Yes: Camden Military Academy (religious · all-boys, grades 7–12, 249 students).

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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.