The only school district in Camden County had rising enrollment in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
There were 1,889 students in the halls of Camden County Schools, 1% higher than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Camden County was steady with the state’s trend of increasing enrollment.
Camden County Schools has a main office in Camden and is the only school district within Camden County.
North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 – well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandy Primary School | 592 | 586 | 1% |
| Camden Intermediate School | 441 | 407 | 8.4% |
| Camden Middle School | 271 | 275 | -1.5% |
