Summary:
The Camden County Schools district in North Carolina is home to two high schools: Camden County High and Camden Early College High. While both schools serve grades 9-12, Camden Early College High stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 60 high schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Camden Early College High significantly outperforms the district and state averages in End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80% and even reaching 96% in some subjects. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.49%) compared to Camden County High (25.22%), indicating a relatively more affluent student population. However, Camden County High has a larger student population with 464 students, while Camden Early College High has 142 students.
The data analysis also reveals differences in resource allocation, with Camden County High spending $11,470 per student, while Camden Early College High spends $6,039 per student. This raises questions about the distribution of resources and whether the higher-performing school is receiving proportionately less funding. The racial and socioeconomic differences between the two schools also suggest potential equity concerns that may need further investigation.
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