Top Rankings
Candler County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,146 students in Candler County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,146 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Candler County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
438 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
19%
# Black Students
586 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
27%
36%
# White Students
1,017 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
47%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
130
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,281 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,641 is less than the state median of $13,431. 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
$13,281
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,641
$13,431
Best Candler County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metter High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-2134
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Candler County School District?
Candler County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,146 students.
What is the rank of Candler County School District?
Candler County School District is ranked #142 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County School District?
47% of Candler County School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Candler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,641 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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