Public schools in Camden, AR
8 open public schools with an address in Camden, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,822
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Camden public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Camden, AR: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,822 students, an average of 353 per school. The largest campus is Camden Fairview High School (652 students), and the largest elementary school is Fairview Elementary School (523).
Camden Fairview School District operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Camden campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 84% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Camden
Elementary schools in Camden
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School Camden Fairview School District | KG–03 | 523 | 14.5:1 | |
| Harmony Grove Elementary School HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Ouachita) | KG–06 | 425 | 16.3:1 | |
| Ivory Intermediate School Camden Fairview School District | 04–05 | 286 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Camden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Fairview Middle School Camden Fairview School District | 06–08 | 421 | 10:1 |
High schools in Camden
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Fairview High School Camden Fairview School District | 09–12 | 652 | 9.2:1 | |
| Harmony Grove High School HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Ouachita) | 07–12 | 402 | 4.8:1 | |
| SAU Tech Career Center Sau-Tech Career Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Camden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Fairview Early Childhood Center Camden Fairview School District | PK–PK | 113 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.6%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black52%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Camden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,822 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Camden
How many public schools are in Camden, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Camden: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,822 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Camden?
Schools with an address in Camden belong to 3 education agencies, led by Camden Fairview School District (5 schools), HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Ouachita) (2 schools), Sau-Tech Career Center (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Camden?
Camden Fairview High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Camden, with 652 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Camden?
No school with an address in Camden is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arkansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Camden schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Camden public schools is 12.3:1, lower than the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Camden guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities