Can I use Camden County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Camden County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Camden County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Camden County?

Start with the 16 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Camden County Schools & Education

Name: Camden County, Missouri Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Camden County, Missouri

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,224

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,334

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#36

of 115 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Camden County

Measured School Summary

Camden County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.7%.

Funding Context

At $6,224 per pupil, Camden County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% 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

16 public schools and 4 districts 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

50/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #36 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.

Completion

93.7%

2.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,224

$110 below the state average

School coverage

4 districts 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 16 public schools across 4 districts, 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.

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Parent decision brief

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.

Mixed school landscape

Camden County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#36

of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

CAMDENTON R-III

Elementary to high school visible

3,910 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 3Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

STOUTLAND R-II

Elementary and high visible

408 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

MACKS CREEK R-V

Elementary and high visible

339 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

CLIMAX SPRINGS R-IV

Elementary and high visible

222 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CAMDENTON R-III is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Camden County district systems?

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, Missouri

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.

Education Around the Lake

Camden County serves 4,969 students across 16 public schools within four districts. The system is well-distributed with seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and six high schools catering to the region's needs.

Camdenton R-III Anchors the Region

Camdenton R-III is the primary district, educating 3,910 students across nine schools. The district includes the county's largest campus, Camdenton High, which serves 1,322 students and serves as a major community hub.

Rural Schools with Suburban Amenities

Thirteen of the county's 16 schools are in rural locales, yet the average school size of 331 students is quite robust. Large facilities like Dogwood Elementary (649 students) provide a high-energy primary education within a broader rural landscape.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Camden County

Reported Enrollment

4,969

16 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle2

High6

Other1

4 School Districts in Camden County

CAMDENTON R-III

STOUTLAND R-II

2 schools

408 students

MACKS CREEK R-V

2 schools

339 students

CLIMAX SPRINGS R-IV

2 schools

222 students

16 Public Schools in Camden County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Camden County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
CAMDENTON HIGH	Profile	CAMDENTON R-III	CAMDENTON, 65020Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,322
DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY	Record	CAMDENTON R-III	CAMDENTON, 65020Town: Remote	PK–2	Primary	649
CAMDENTON MIDDLE	Record	CAMDENTON R-III	CAMDENTON, 65020Town: Remote	7–8	Middle	615
OAK RIDGE INTERMEDIATE	Record	CAMDENTON R-III	CAMDENTON, 65020Rural: Fringe	5–6	Middle	553
HAWTHORN ELEMENTARY	Record	CAMDENTON R-III	CAMDENTON, 65020Rural: Fringe	3–4	Primary	375
STOUTLAND ELEMENTARY	Record	STOUTLAND R-II	STOUTLAND, 65567Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	238
OSAGE BEACH ELEMENTARY	Record	CAMDENTON R-III	OSAGE BEACH, 65065Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	234
MACKS CREEK ELEM.	Record	MACKS CREEK R-V	MACKS CREEK, 65786Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	185
STOUTLAND HIGH	Record	STOUTLAND R-II	STOUTLAND, 65567Rural: Remote	7–12	High	170
HURRICANE DECK ELEMENTARY	Record	CAMDENTON R-III	SUNRISE BEACH, 65079Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	155
MACKS CREEK HIGH	Record	MACKS CREEK R-V	MACKS CREEK, 65786Rural: Remote	7–12	High	154
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CLIMAX SPRINGS R-IV	CLIMAX SPRINGS, 65324Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	120
CLIMAX SPRINGS HIGH	Record	CLIMAX SPRINGS R-IV	CLIMAX SPRINGS, 65324Rural: Remote	7–12	High	102
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	Record	SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE	LAKE OZARK, 65049Rural: Fringe	PK	Other	90
JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER	Record	CAMDENTON R-III	CAMDENTON, 65020Town: Remote	5–12	Alternative	7
LAKE CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER	Record	CAMDENTON R-III	CAMDENTON, 65020Rural: Fringe	9–12	Vocational	0

CAMDENTON HIGH

CAMDENTON R-III

CAMDENTON, 65020 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,322 students

DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY

CAMDENTON R-III

CAMDENTON, 65020 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary649 students

CAMDENTON MIDDLE

CAMDENTON R-III

CAMDENTON, 65020 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle615 students

OAK RIDGE INTERMEDIATE

CAMDENTON R-III

CAMDENTON, 65020 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–6Middle553 students

HAWTHORN ELEMENTARY

CAMDENTON R-III

CAMDENTON, 65020 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–4Primary375 students

STOUTLAND ELEMENTARY

STOUTLAND R-II

STOUTLAND, 65567 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary238 students

OSAGE BEACH ELEMENTARY

CAMDENTON R-III

OSAGE BEACH, 65065 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary234 students

MACKS CREEK ELEM.

MACKS CREEK R-V

MACKS CREEK, 65786 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary185 students

STOUTLAND HIGH

STOUTLAND R-II

STOUTLAND, 65567 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High170 students

HURRICANE DECK ELEMENTARY

CAMDENTON R-III

SUNRISE BEACH, 65079 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary155 students

MACKS CREEK HIGH

MACKS CREEK R-V

MACKS CREEK, 65786 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High154 students

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLIMAX SPRINGS R-IV

CLIMAX SPRINGS, 65324 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary120 students

CLIMAX SPRINGS HIGH

CLIMAX SPRINGS R-IV

CLIMAX SPRINGS, 65324 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High102 students

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE

LAKE OZARK, 65049 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPKOther90 students

JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER

CAMDENTON R-III

CAMDENTON, 65020 / Town: Remote

Record5–12Alternative7 students

LAKE CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER

CAMDENTON R-III

CAMDENTON, 65020 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,224

State avg $6,334

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Missouri counties have the highest graduation rates?

Dallas County (97.0%), Dent County (97.0%), and Howell County (97.0%) currently lead Missouri among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Missouri?

Across Missouri counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,334. The highest current county values are St. Louis County ($9,027), Chariton County ($8,427), and Holt County ($8,173). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Camden County?

Camden County has a school score of 50/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Camden County?

The high school graduation rate in Camden County is 93.7%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Camden County spend per student?

Camden County spends $6,224 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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