Camden County Schools & Education
Camden County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,841
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#34
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Camden County
Measured School Summary
Camden County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,841 per pupil, Camden County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 26% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Camden County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
7.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,841
$564 below the state average
School coverage
12
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Camden County has 12 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Camden County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Camden County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#34
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Camden County
Elementary to high school visible
9,523 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Camden County is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Camden County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Camden County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Robust Coastal Education System
Camden County features a large infrastructure of 12 public schools serving 9,523 students. The county provides nine elementary schools and two middle schools that all funnel into a single, massive high school campus.
Camden County District Manages Large Enrollment
The Camden County school district oversees all 9,523 students without the use of charter schools. The district is the sole provider, managing a system that ranges from small rural schools to large town-based facilities.
Town and Rural Schools with Diverse Sizes
The county offers a mix of eight town-based and four rural schools with an average enrollment of 794 students. Camden County High School is a major hub with 2,673 students, while the elementary schools offer a more moderate 600-student environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Camden County
Reported Enrollment
9,523
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Camden County
12 Public Schools in Camden County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | Profile | Camden County | Kingsland, 31548Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,673 |
| Camden Middle School | Profile | Camden County | Kingsland, 31548Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,125 |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Profile | Camden County | Saint Marys, 31558Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,051 |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Record | Camden County | Kingsland, 31548Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 662 |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Record | Camden County | Saint Marys, 31558Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 652 |
| Crooked River Elementary School | Record | Camden County | Saint Marys, 31558Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 636 |
| Saint Marys Elementary School | Record | Camden County | Saint Marys, 31558Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 598 |
| David L Rainer Elementary School | Record | Camden County | Kingsland, 31548Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 517 |
| Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School | Record | Camden County | Woodbine, 31569Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 452 |
| Mary Lee Clark Elementary School | Record | Camden County | Saint Marys, 31558Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 444 |
| Kingsland Elementary School | Record | Camden County | Kingsland, 31548Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 371 |
| Woodbine Elementary School | Record | Camden County | Woodbine, 31569Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 342 |
Camden County High School
Camden County
Kingsland, 31548 / Rural: Fringe
Camden Middle School
Camden County
Kingsland, 31548 / Town: Distant
Saint Marys Middle School
Camden County
Saint Marys, 31558 / Town: Distant
Matilda Harris Elementary School
Camden County
Kingsland, 31548 / Town: Distant
Crooked River Elementary School
Camden County
Saint Marys, 31558 / Town: Distant
Saint Marys Elementary School
Camden County
Saint Marys, 31558 / Town: Distant
David L Rainer Elementary School
Camden County
Kingsland, 31548 / Town: Distant
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School
Camden County
Woodbine, 31569 / Rural: Fringe
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
Camden County
Saint Marys, 31558 / Town: Distant
Kingsland Elementary School
Camden County
Kingsland, 31548 / Rural: Fringe
Woodbine Elementary School
Camden County
Woodbine, 31569 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,841
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Camden County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Camden County, Georgia?
Camden County features a large infrastructure of 12 public schools serving 9,523 students. The county provides nine elementary schools and two middle schools that all funnel into a single, massive high school campus.
What are the major school districts in Camden County, Georgia?
The Camden County school district oversees all 9,523 students without the use of charter schools. The district is the sole provider, managing a system that ranges from small rural schools to large town-based facilities.
What is the school experience like in Camden County?
The county offers a mix of eight town-based and four rural schools with an average enrollment of 794 students. Camden County High School is a major hub with 2,673 students, while the elementary schools offer a more moderate 600-student environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.