Camden High School
Camden, SC 29020
Phone: (803) 425-8930
Fax: (803) 424-2861
District: Kershaw 01 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1136 students
Camden High School, a public school located in Camden, SC, serves grades 9-12 in the Kershaw 01 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Camden High School is a public school located in Camden, SC. 1136 students attend Camden High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 6/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average SAT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average ACT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: December 6, 2025
My sons experience at Camden High has been mostly positive. Most teachers genuinely care about their students and give kids opportunities to challenge themselves. The school has strong safety measures, including buzz-in access and metal detectors. The counselors have been amazing. Clubs and sports are supportive, especially the bigger programs like football, baseball, volleyball, and basketball.
That said, the JROTC program has been a bit of an issue. The instructors play favorites and can be negative toward students who dont dedicate every second to the class. Administration doesnt always fully address it. They are one class I say if you have your child do this, keep a close eye on them because things can change very quickly and dramatically.
The student environment can be challenging. Some students cheat, steal, vape, or bring substances to school, but staff are very strict about phone use which can feel inconsistent. I also wish there were more field trips, especially for seniors.
Overall, Camden High has strong academics, great extracurriculars, and caring staff, but like any school, there are areas that could be improved.
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Posted: November 30, 2025
I currently go to this school its actually pretty good in my opinion the teachers are pretty nice and the education is okay its definitely not on private school level but I did learn a lot here and made some friends. they even have a couple of places you could go to get help but its not very well known the community is nice and community time helped bring the community together a bit more. I currently maintain my grades pretty well here and have done a couple of extra curricular's. There isn't much issue here overall but I do wish there were less patriot pauses and hall sweeps! /\ ^..^ /\ !
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Posted: February 6, 2024
Its very racist , sometimes unfair of everyone
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Posted: October 30, 2022
This has by far been the worst school I have ever encountered. Communication is terrible, teachers rely on technology and do not reach out if a child is clearly not doing well academically (what happened to caring teachers?) theres no helping or encouraging the struggling student, no imagination whatsoever for school activities, worst Principal I have ever seen, cant wear costumes on Halloween (weird). Overall, this school needs a major overhaul starting with the Principal down to the teachers.
Posted: October 30, 2022
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Posted: February 7, 2018
Camden High School is the best ole high school anywhere
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Posted: February 1, 2018
worst school you could possible go to. if you do not live on one of a few streets in camden good luck getting any help. if your child is bullied then too bad for them. the teachers do not even like to help your child.
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Posted: October 25, 2017
We have had a great 3 years at this school. I have one child that graduated and is in college. He is ahead of the other students in his freshman class. My other child has learning difficulties and the school has been wonderful. They put her in classes that she could succeed in and have found things that interest her. Camden High is top notch!
Posted: October 25, 2017
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Posted: June 23, 2017
Great school with wonderful school spirit, strong curriculum, as well as community support and involvement.
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Posted: August 9, 2012
Camden High School is the best high school. It has give me the necessary tools to compete at Claflin University. The great teachers that I have had at Camden definitely set me on a pace to go above and beyond. Thank you CHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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