For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,146 students in Candler County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Candler County, GA are Metter High School, Metter Middle School and Metter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Candler County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Candler County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Candler County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metter High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-2134
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Metter Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Metter Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Metter College And Career Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Gr: 6-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Candler County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Candler County Board Of Education (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
210 South College St
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-7400
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-7400
Gr: 3-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Candler County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Candler County, GA include Metter High School, Metter Middle School and Metter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Candler County?
4 public schools are located in Candler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County?
Candler County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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