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Metter Elementary School

Candler County · Candler County · 33661 Ga Highway 129 S, Metter, GA 30439.0

(912)685-5050

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5/10
#704
Rank 704 out of 1,259
Top 56%
English Language Arts4/10 · #762 · 40th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #721 · 43rd percentile
Science7/10 · #465 · 62nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Metter Elementary sits in the heart of Candler County, a tight-knit rural community in southeast Georgia where school life and town life are genuinely intertwined. The school shows particular strength in science relative to its peers, which is a nice bright spot for families with curious, hands-on learners. Metter itself is a small, unpretentious town where kids tend to know their teachers and neighbors alike — a good fit for families who value that sense of community over the bustle of a bigger district.

Student Demographics

427 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
199 (47%)
African American
111 (26%)
Hispanic
96 (22%)
Multiple Races
20 (5%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners24 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged427 (100%)
Students with Disabilities68 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,720
Enrollment
70
Teachers (FTE)
24.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.24
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1035 · 19th percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found