For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,753 students in Camden, TN (there are , serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Camden, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Camden, TN are Briarwood School, Camden Central High School and Camden Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Camden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Camden, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
169 Briarwood Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4257
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4257
Grades: 3-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Camden Central High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-7254
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-7254
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Camden Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4518
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4518
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
175 Briarwood Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-1372
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-1372
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
208 Washington Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4918
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4918
Grades: PK-2
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
155 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4492
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4492
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Camden, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Camden, TN include Briarwood School, Camden Central High School and Camden Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Camden?
6 public schools are located in Camden.
What percentage of students in Camden go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Camden are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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