Schools in Camden, SC

The city of Camden, South Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across various grade levels and are part of the Kershaw 01 and Charter Institute at Erskine districts.

Among the schools in Camden, Pine Tree Hill Elementary stands out as a top performer, consistently exceeding district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Jackson School has significantly lower proficiency rates in both subjects compared to the district and state. Camden Middle also excels in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, but its overall performance lags behind in other areas.

The data reveals a wide range of performance among the schools in Camden, with some schools performing well above the district and state averages, while others struggle significantly. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools in the area is a concerning issue that may be impacting student learning and achievement. The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in the academic performance of students, as many of the schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients.