Top Rankings
Candler County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,146 students in Candler County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Candler County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,146 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Candler County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
19%
% Black
27%
36%
% White
47%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,281 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,641 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,281
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,641
$13,431
Best Candler County School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Candler County School District?
Candler County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,146 students.
What is the rank of Candler County School District?
Candler County School District is ranked #126 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County School District?
47% of Candler County School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Candler County School District?
Candler County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Candler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,641 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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