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#1547 of 2,268 schools in GA
Metter High School
High School · Candler County · Metter, GA
A Candler County high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
34905 Ga Highway 129 S, Metter, GA 30439
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Metter High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Metter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Metter), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,181
Median home value
$131,400
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metter College and Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Candler County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Metter High School is listed in Candler County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metter High School
Metter High School is a public high school in Metter, GA, part of Candler County, serving approximately 463 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,547 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metter High School
What grades does Metter High School serve?
Metter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Metter High School?
Metter High School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metter High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metter High School rank in GA?
Metter High School ranks #1,547 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Metter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Metter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Metter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metter High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Metter High School a charter school?
No, Metter High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metter High School a Title I school?
No, Metter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metter High School?
70.6% of students at Metter High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Candler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (912) 685-2134
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 30439)
- 10,583
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30439; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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