Camden Middle

Kershaw 01
902 McRae Road
Camden, SC 29020
828 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Camden Middle School, located at 902 McRae Road in Camden, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Kershaw County School District. As a dedicated middle-level institution, the school focuses on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in their transition between elementary and high school. The facility is situated in a historically rich community, aiming to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills while engaging in a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Camden Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. The school is committed to fostering a sense of community and school spirit, encouraging active involvement from both students and parents. By maintaining a focus on high standards of achievement and personal growth, the school plays a vital role in the development of the youth in the Camden area.
828
Total Students
62.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    365 (44.1 %)
  • Black
    309 (37.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    111 (13.4 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kershaw 01
Phone: (803)425-8975
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 281
Grade 7 281
Grade 8 266
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lugoff-Elgin Middle
Kershaw 01
668 Students
1244 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078 (7.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th