For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,186 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 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Candler County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metter High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-2134
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Metter Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Metter Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 1,035 students
Rank: #44.
Metter College And Career Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Candler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-7400
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-7400
Grades: 3-5
| 498 students
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, GA?
4 public schools are located in Candler County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County, GA?
Candler County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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