For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,298 students in Camden County, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 119 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Camden County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%). Camden County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top ranked public schools in Camden County, GA are Sugarmill Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Saint Marys Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Camden County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugarmill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
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
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
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
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Saint Marys Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Martha Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8626
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8626
Grades: 6-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
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
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Woodbine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 Broadwood Dr
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
Saint Marys Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Osborne St
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #88.
Matilda Harris Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Lake Boulevard
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #99.
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Roberts Path
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1010.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Middle School Rd
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-3113
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-3113
Grades: 6-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: #1111.
David L Rainer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
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
| 512 students
Rank: #1212.
Camden County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6300 Laurel Island Pkwy
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-7318
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-7318
Grades: 9-12
| 2,578 students
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camden County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6300 Laurel Island Parkway
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5687
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5687
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Coastal Academy Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
311 South East Street, P. O. B
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-8390
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-8390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Camden County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Camden County, GA include Sugarmill Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Saint Marys Middle School. Camden County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public schools are located in Camden County, GA?
12 public schools are located in Camden County, GA.
What percentage of students in Camden County, GA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Camden County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County, GA?
Camden County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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