For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,724 students in Cameron, NC (there are , serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cameron, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cameron, NC are Union Pines High School, New Century Middle School and Cameron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Cameron have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Cameron, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Pines High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1981 Union Church Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,409 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
New Century Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2636 Nc Hwy 24 27
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-7814
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-7814
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18495 Nc Hwy 27 West
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Cameron, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4200 Percy Blvd, Bldg L-6323
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Gr: PK-4
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Gr: PK-5
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cameron, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Cameron, NC include Union Pines High School, New Century Middle School and Cameron Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cameron?
4 public schools are located in Cameron.
What percentage of students in Cameron go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cameron are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron?
Cameron public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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