For the 2026-27 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 average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metter Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Candler County Public Schools (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, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-7400
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).
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