Top Rankings
Camden County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,649 students in Camden County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Camden County School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
9,649 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
663 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Camden County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 222 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
21%
36%
% White
57%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,678 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,896
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,678
$13,431
Best Camden County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugarmill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2885 Winding Rd
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8191
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8191
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Mickler Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4373
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4373
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Kingsland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 W King Ave
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5246
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5246
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Woodbine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Broadwood Dr
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Matilda Harris Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Lake Boulevard
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #77.
Camden County High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6300 Laurel Island Pkwy
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-7318
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-7318
Grades: 9-12
| 2,776 students
Rank: #88.
Saint Marys Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Osborne St
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #99.
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Roberts Path
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1010.
Saint Marys Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Martha Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8626
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8626
Grades: 6-8
| 1,103 students
Rank: #1111.
David L Rainer Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 May Creek Dr
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-9071
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-9071
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1212.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Middle School Rd
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-3113
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-3113
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Camden County School District?
Camden County School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,649 students.
What is the rank of Camden County School District?
Camden County School District is ranked #15 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County School District?
57% of Camden County School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Camden County School District?
Camden County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Camden County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,678 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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