Best Public Middle Schools in Candler County (2025-26)

Best Candler County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 690 students in Candler County, GA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Candler County, GA are Metter Middle School and Metter College And Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Candler County, GA public middle schools have an score of 36% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Candler County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Candler County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Metter Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
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33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580

Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #22.

Metter College And Career Academy

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713

Gr: 6-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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Candler County 51��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 Intermediate School (Closed 2018)

33661 Ga Highway 129 S
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 middle schools in Candler County, GA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Candler County, GA include Metter Middle School and Metter College And Career Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Candler County?

2 public middle schools are located in Candler County.

What is the racial composition of students in Candler County?

Candler County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).