Top Rankings
Candler County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,186 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.
Public Schools in Candler County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
2,186 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Candler County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
449 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
18%
# Black Students
595 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
27%
36%
# White Students
1,044 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
48%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
124
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
162
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,038 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,428 is less than the state median of $13,458. 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
$13,038
$14,333
Spending / Student
$11,428
$13,458
Best Candler County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Candler County School District?
Candler County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,186 students.
What is the rank of Candler County School District?
Candler County School District is ranked #132 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County School District?
48% of Candler County School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Candler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,428 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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