Best Candler County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 643 students in Candler County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Candler County, GA are Metter High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Candler County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Candler County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Candler County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metter High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Metter College And Career Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Grades: 6-12
| 180 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Candler County, GA

Candler County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
210 South College St
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-7400
Grades: 3-5
| 498 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Candler County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Candler County, GA include Metter High School and Metter College And Career Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Candler County?
2 public high schools are located in Candler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County?
Candler County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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