Public schools in Camdenton, MO
7 open public schools with an address in Camdenton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,459
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Camdenton public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Camdenton, MO: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,459 students, an average of 494 per school. The largest campus is Camdenton High (1,285 students), and the largest elementary school is Dogwood Elementary (592).
Every listed school belongs to Camdenton R-III. 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 13.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% 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 Camdenton
Elementary schools in Camdenton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Elementary Camdenton R-III | PK–02 | 592 | 11.2:1 | |
| Hawthorn Elementary Camdenton R-III | 03–04 | 405 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Camdenton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camdenton Middle Camdenton R-III | 07–08 | 599 | 13.2:1 | |
| Oak Ridge Intermediate Camdenton R-III | 05–06 | 569 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Camdenton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camdenton High Camdenton R-III | 09–12 | 1,285 | 14.7:1 | |
| Juvenile Justice Center Camdenton R-III · Alternative School | 05–12 | 9 | 9:1 | |
| Lake Career Technical Center Camdenton R-III · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.9%
- Hispanic8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Camdenton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,459 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Camdenton
How many public schools are in Camdenton, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Camdenton: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,459 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Camdenton?
All listed public schools with an address in Camdenton belong to Camdenton R-III. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Camdenton?
Camdenton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Camdenton, with 1,285 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Camdenton?
No school with an address in Camdenton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Camdenton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Camdenton public schools is 13.1:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Camdenton 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 Missouri cities