Summary:
The city of Camden, Tennessee is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this Benton County district generally have consistent funding and staffing levels, their performance varies, with some standout schools and others facing challenges.
Camden Central High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 51st out of 358 Tennessee high schools in 2021-2022 to 233rd out of 374 in 2023-2024. The school's test scores, particularly in Biology I and US History, are well below the state and county averages, suggesting areas for improvement. In contrast, Briarwood School, an elementary school, has maintained a strong performance, with test scores in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science generally on par with or slightly above the county averages, and a standout performance in Integrated Math III.
The lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates, a key indicator of socioeconomic status, makes it difficult to fully understand the context of the schools' performance. However, the consistent funding and staffing levels across the district, as evidenced by the relatively low spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggest that these factors may not be the primary drivers of the observed differences in school performance. As the district works to address the challenges faced by Camden Central High School, it can also build upon the strengths of schools like Briarwood School to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Camden area.
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