For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,683 students in Candler County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Candler County, GA are Metter Middle School, Metter Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Candler County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Candler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metter Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Metter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 993 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 180 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 elementary schools in Candler County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Candler County, GA include Metter Middle School, Metter Elementary School and Metter College And Career Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Candler County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Candler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County?
Candler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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