For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,361 students in Camden County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, NC are Grandy Primary, Camden Intermediate and Camden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Camden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandy Primary
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Nc Hwy 343 North
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 331-4838
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 331-4838
Grades: PK-2
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Camden Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Noblitt Drive
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7808
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7808
Grades: 3-5
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
248 Scotland Road
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-3349
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-3349
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
103a Us Highway 158 W
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 335-7219
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, NC include Grandy Primary, Camden Intermediate and Camden Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Camden County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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