For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 577 students in Camden, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Camden, NC are Camden Early College High School and Camden County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Camden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Camden, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camden County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Camden, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103-a Us Highway 158 West
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Gr: 9-13 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Camden County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Us 158 W
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-0114
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-0114
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Camden, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Camden, NC include Camden Early College High School and Camden County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Camden?
2 public high schools are located in Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Camden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Camden include: Camden Early College High School vs. Camden County High School, Camden County High School vs. Camden Early College High School
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