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Best Camden Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,773 students in Camden, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Camden, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Camden, TN are Briarwood School, Camden Central High School and Camden Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Camden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Camden, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
169 Briarwood Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4257
Gr: 3-5 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Camden Central High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-7254
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Camden Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4518
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Benton County Academy
178 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-1372
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Camden Elementary School
208 Washington Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4918
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
155 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4492
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Camden, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Camden, TN include Briarwood School, Camden Central High School and Camden Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Camden?
6 public schools are located in Camden.
What percentage of students in Camden go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Camden are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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