For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,951 students in Camden County, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Camden County, NC are Grandy Primary, Camden Early College High School and Camden Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Camden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandy Primary
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Nc Hwy 343 North
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 331-4838
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 331-4838
Gr: PK-2 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Camden Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Noblitt Drive
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7808
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7808
Gr: 3-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
248 Scotland Road
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-3349
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-3349
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Camden County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Camden County, NC include Grandy Primary, Camden Early College High School and Camden Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Camden County?
5 public schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Camden County 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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