Candler County School District
School District · Metter, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Candler County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Candler County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Metter Middle School
Metter · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Metter College and Career Academy
Metter · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Metter Elementary School
Metter · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#138 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,651
$1,477 vs Georgia median
District size
2,146 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Candler County ranks #138 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Candler County's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Metter Middle School (5.9/10), Metter College and Career Academy (5.6/10), and Metter Elementary School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Candler County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Candler County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metter Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Metter College and Career Academy | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Metter Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Metter High School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Candler County
Candler County is a Metter, Georgia school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,146 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $12,651 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Candler County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Metter Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Candler County students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Candler County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Candler County with test data.
Schools in Candler County
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Metter
- Total Enrollment
- 2,146
- Teachers (FTE)
- 141
- District spending per student
- $12,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Candler County?
Candler County has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Candler County?
The average composite rating for Candler County is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Candler County?
Candler County's district-level spending was $12,651 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Candler County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Candler County is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Candler County?
Metter Middle School is the highest-rated school in Candler County with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Candler County?
Across schools in Candler County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Candler County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Candler County has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.2%
How we rate schools
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- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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