Metter High School is a high school in Metter in rural Candler County. It serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, Metter High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Metter High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Metter, GA, encompassing approximately 248.9 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Metter High School's student population of 484 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Metter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metter High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metter High School's ranking?
Metter High School is ranked #846 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metter High School?
The graduation rate of Metter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Metter High School?
484 students attend Metter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Metter High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metter High School?
Metter High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metter High School offer ?
Metter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metter High School part of?
Metter High School is part of Candler County School District.
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