For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 213 students in Camden, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Camden, MS is Velma Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Camden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Camden, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Velma Jackson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Camden, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Velma Jackson High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Loring Road
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Camden, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Camden, MS include Velma Jackson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Camden?
1 public high schools are located in Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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