Camden High

Summary:

Camden High is a public high school located in Camden, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,124 students. The school is part of the Kershaw 01 school district, which is ranked 35 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Camden High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like North Central High and Lugoff-Elgin High, with a higher percentage of African American (39.15%) and Hispanic (10.41%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course Exams (EOCEP), is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 35.58% of Camden High students were proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 58.98% for the Kershaw 01 district and 72.5% for the state.

Camden High's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school performs relatively well for White students and male students, it struggles with lower rankings for Hispanic students, disabled students, and gifted and talented students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 70.73% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite the school's higher spending per student, which reached $11,275 in the 2022-2023 school year, Camden High's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from a high of 85 out of 232 South Carolina high schools in the 2014-2015 school year to a low of 122 out of 235 in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1022 Ehrenclou Road
       Camden, SC  29020


(803) 425-8930

District: Kershaw 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,275 Help


Feeder schools for Camden High:

Elementary:    Camden Elementary
    Jackson School
    Pine Tree Hill Elementary
Middle:    Camden Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  1,124

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.6%
African American:
39.1%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Camden High ranks worse than 51.9% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Kershaw 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), African American (39.1%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Camden High is 16.7, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Kershaw 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Camden High is $11,275, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Kershaw 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Camden High:

SchoolDigger ranks Camden High 122nd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Camden High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kershaw 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Kershaw 01 35th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Camden High

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Rank History for all students at Camden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.95 100th 187 46.5%
2006 62.05 79th 191 58.6%
2007 64.17 77th 191 59.7%
2008 66.09 68th 185 63.2%
2009 54.66 99th 188 47.3%
2010 53.92 100th 199 49.7%
2011 49.37 106th 199 46.7%
2012 67.86 66th 202 67.3%
2013 55.58 93rd 203 54.2%
2014 55.59 98th 210 53.3%
2015 52.70 85th 232 63.4%
2016 41.98 119th 231 48.5%
2017 38.43 112th 223 49.8%
2018 29.15 141st 216 34.7%
2019 35.06 125th 225 44.4%
2021 34.05 143rd 227 37.0%
2022 38.14 135th 226 40.3%
2023 33.14 152nd 237 35.9%
2024 44.02 122nd 235 48.1%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Camden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.30 153rd 214 28.5%
2019 32.01 133rd 217 38.7%
2021 39.84 124th 213 41.8%
2022 36.72 136th 220 38.2%
2023 33.78 148th 226 34.5%
2024 42.17 124th 229 45.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Camden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.87 148th 210 29.5%
2019 30.46 136th 213 36.2%
2021 43.12 116th 213 45.5%
2022 38.46 132nd 220 40.0%
2023 34.15 142nd 223 36.3%
2024 41.28 134th 225 40.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Camden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.01 36th 137 73.7%
2019 49.91 63rd 143 55.9%
2021 47.11 64th 115 44.3%
2022 41.96 79th 139 43.2%
2023 24.18 113th 141 19.9%
2024 23.96 121st 145 16.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Camden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.25 115th 156 26.3%
2024 44.08 115th 157 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Camden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.06 144th 213 32.4%
2019 40.71 109th 218 50.0%
2021 26.59 152nd 215 29.3%
2022 36.48 134th 224 40.2%
2023 29.35 155th 229 32.3%
2024 44.75 113th 228 50.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Camden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 143rd 183 21.9%
2019 35.51 119th 184 35.3%
2021 42.83 100th 178 43.8%
2022 30.48 135th 190 28.9%
2023 35.66 124th 199 37.7%
2024 48.21 91st 194 53.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Camden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.42 80th 93 14.0%
2022 45.42 60th 108 44.4%
2023 16.95 108th 119 9.2%
2024 19.03 104th 121 14.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Camden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.66 101st 185 45.4%
2019 38.23 104th 191 45.5%
2021 29.14 140th 189 25.9%
2022 43.46 102nd 192 46.9%
2023 33.66 132nd 197 33.0%
2024 46.47 99th 196 49.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Open Quote This school uses all of its funding towards football, when the bathroom stalls and the stairs leading up to the second story need attention. This school needs some help with how they use their money. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Camden High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 729 483 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1213
1989 737 436 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1179
1990 695 396 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1097
1991 706 391 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1105
1992 719 397 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1121
1993 735 409 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1148
1994 701 471 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1179
1995 643 556 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1207
1996 643 556 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1207
1997 646 546 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1200
1998 614 542 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1163
1999 586 540 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1134
2000 542 558 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
2001 520 521 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1047
2002 519 533 2 10 0 n/a n/a 2 1066
2003 519 533 2 10 0 n/a n/a 2 1066
2004 529 515 4 18 0 n/a n/a 1 1067
2005 496 526 2 19 0 n/a n/a 1 1044
2006 461 525 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1007
2007 480 513 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1012
2008 510 530 3 15 1 n/a n/a 2 1061
2009 516 511 3 18 0 n/a n/a 4 1052
2010 467 479 3 29 0 n/a n/a 3 981
2011 462 459 4 40 0 0 0 0 965
2012 484 408 2 36 2 0 6 0 938
2013 484 411 5 44 2 1 11 0 958
2014 488 401 6 46 1 0 13 0 955
2015 496 368 5 57 1 0 13 0 940
2016 501 407 4 64 0 0 18 0 994
2017 504 378 2 65 0 0 26 0 975
2018 521 389 1 72 0 0 29 0 1012
2019 509 391 1 72 0 0 30 0 1003
2020 502 397 0 82 1 1 32 0 1015
2021 487 391 1 105 1 1 26 0 1012
2022 522 405 1 105 1 1 38 0 1073
2023 524 440 2 117 1 1 39 0 1124

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Camden High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1213 58.9 20.5 n/a
1989 1179 58.0 20.3 n/a
1990 1097 59.3 18.4 n/a
1991 1105 57.1 19.3 13.4
1992 1121 54.8 20.4 14.5
1993 1148 74.0 15.5 16.7
1994 1179 63.0 18.7 21.5
1995 1207 69.0 17.5 23.4
1996 1207 69.0 17.5 23.4
1997 1200 69.5 17.3 25.8
1998 1163 68.5 17.0 39
1999 1134 70.5 16.1 34.5
2000 1108 72.5 15.3 40.9
2001 1047 71.3 14.7 42.2
2002 1066 73.5 14.5 44.6
2003 1066 73.5 14.5 44.6
2004 1067 70.5 15.1 45.4
2005 1044 69.2 15.1 47.2
2006 1007 67.2 15.0 46.1
2007 1012 100.0 10.1 44.5
2008 1061 68.5 15.5 46.2
2009 1052 68.5 15.4 38.8
2010 981 65.0 15.0 50.3
2011 965 62.5 15.4 55.8
2012 938 61.8 15.1 51.8
2013 958 61.9 15.4 55.2
2014 955 58.9 16.2 53.5
2015 940 56.0 16.7 49.3
2016 994 58.0 17.1 52.2
2017 975 58.0 16.8 53.3
2018 1012 60.0 16.8 51.5
2019 1003 60.5 16.5 50.5
2020 1015 62.0 16.3 50.3
2021 1012 65.0 15.5 55.4
2022 1073 65.0 16.5 58.3
2023 1124 67.0 16.7 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Camden High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1213 58.9 20.5 n/a
1989 1179 58.0 20.3 n/a
1990 1097 59.3 18.4 n/a
1991 1105 57.1 19.3 13.4
1992 1121 54.8 20.4 14.5
1993 1148 74.0 15.5 16.7
1994 1179 63.0 18.7 21.5
1995 1207 69.0 17.5 23.4
1996 1207 69.0 17.5 23.4
1997 1200 69.5 17.3 25.8
1998 1163 68.5 17.0 39
1999 1134 70.5 16.1 34.5
2000 1108 72.5 15.3 40.9
2001 1047 71.3 14.7 42.2
2002 1066 73.5 14.5 44.6
2003 1066 73.5 14.5 44.6
2004 1067 70.5 15.1 45.4
2005 1044 69.2 15.1 47.2
2006 1007 67.2 15.0 46.1
2007 1012 100.0 10.1 44.5
2008 1061 68.5 15.5 46.2
2009 1052 68.5 15.4 38.8
2010 981 65.0 15.0 50.3
2011 965 62.5 15.4 55.8
2012 938 61.8 15.1 51.8
2013 958 61.9 15.4 55.2
2014 955 58.9 16.2 53.5
2015 940 56.0 16.7 49.3
2016 994 58.0 17.1 52.2
2017 975 58.0 16.8 53.3
2018 1012 60.0 16.8 51.5
2019 1003 60.5 16.5 50.5
2020 1015 62.0 16.3 50.3
2021 1012 65.0 15.5 55.4
2022 1073 65.0 16.5 58.3
2023 1124 67.0 16.7 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Camden High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $452 (4.6%) $244 (2.5%) $696 (7.1%) $7,783 (78.9%) $1,391 (14.1%) $9,174 (92.9%) $9,870
2020 $454 (4.7%) $229 (2.4%) $684 (7.0%) $7,618 (78.2%) $1,440 (14.8%) $9,058 (93.0%) $9,741
2021 $422 (4.1%) $509 (4.9%) $931 (9.0%) $7,996 (77.5%) $1,397 (13.5%) $9,393 (91.0%) $10,324
2022 $475 (4.3%) $735 (6.7%) $1,210 (11.0%) $8,189 (74.2%) $1,634 (14.8%) $9,823 (89.0%) $11,034
2023 $913 (8.1%) $512 (4.5%) $1,425 (12.6%) $7,841 (69.5%) $2,008 (17.8%) $9,850 (87.4%) $11,275

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Camden High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 225 High schoolsRanks 152nd of 237 High schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Camden High)54.239.4
 14.8%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Kershaw 01)75.964.7
 11.3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Camden High)65.648.6
 17%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Kershaw 01)75.258.5
 16.7%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Camden High)74.782.3
 7.6%
   End of Course English 1 (Kershaw 01)85.185.7
 0.6%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10031124
 12.1%
African American391440
 12.5%
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic72117
 62.5%
Pacific Islander01
White509524
 2.9%
Two or More Races3039
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%70.7%
 20.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Camden High

Camden High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Camden Elementary
Elementary : Jackson School
Elementary : Pine Tree Hill Elementary
Middle : Camden Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,124 students attended Camden High.

Students at Camden High are 47% White, 39% African American, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Camden High ranks 122nd of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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