Public schools in Camden, TN
6 open public schools with an address in Camden, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,773
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Camden public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Camden, TN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,773 students, an average of 296 per school. The largest campus is Camden Central High School (563 students), and the largest elementary school is Camden Elementary School (442).
Every listed school belongs to Benton County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School districts and agencies serving Camden
Elementary schools in Camden
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood School Benton County Schools | 03–05 | 395 | — | |
| Camden Elementary School Benton County Schools | PK–02 | 442 | — |
Middle schools in Camden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Jr High School Benton County Schools | 06–08 | 373 | — |
High schools in Camden
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County Academy Benton County Schools | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Camden Central High School Benton County Schools | 09–12 | 563 | — | |
| Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center Benton County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.7%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black3.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Camden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,773 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Camden
How many public schools are in Camden, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Camden: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,773 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Camden?
All listed public schools with an address in Camden belong to Benton County Schools. 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 Camden?
Camden Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Camden, with 563 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 Tennessee.
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 Tennessee cities