Public schools in Camden, SC
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
3,771
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Camden public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Camden, SC: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,771 students, an average of 539 per school. The largest campus is Camden High (1,136 students), and the largest elementary school is Camden Elementary (644).
Kershaw 01 operates the most schools here (6), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Camden
Elementary schools in Camden
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Elementary Kershaw 01 | PK–05 | 644 | 14.7:1 | |
| Horse Creek Academy-Kershaw Limestone Charters Association · Charter | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Jackson School Kershaw 01 | PK–05 | 530 | 13.3:1 | |
| Pine Tree Hill Elementary Kershaw 01 | PK–05 | 505 | 14.2:1 | |
| The Montessori School of Camden Charter Institute at Erskine · Charter | PK–08 | 112 | 9:1 |
Middle schools in Camden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Middle Kershaw 01 | 06–08 | 844 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in Camden
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden High Kershaw 01 | 09–12 | 1,136 | 16:1 | |
| Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology Center Kershaw 01 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.2%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black34.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Camden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,771 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Camden
How many public schools are in Camden, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Camden: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,771 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 Kershaw 01 (6 schools), Charter Institute at Erskine (1 school), Limestone Charters Association (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 High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Camden, with 1,136 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Camden?
Yes. 2 of the 8 public schools in Camden are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Horse Creek Academy-Kershaw, The Montessori School of Camden. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Camden schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Camden public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. 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 South Carolina cities