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Metter Middle School

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

(912)685-5580

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5/10
#257
Rank 257 out of 462
Top 55%
English Language Arts3/10 · #325 · 30th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #178 · 62nd percentile
Science5/10 · #233 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Metter Middle School sits in the heart of Candler County, a tight-knit rural community in southeast Georgia where Friday night football and small-town pride run deep. The school shows particular strength in math, landing in the 62nd percentile statewide, making it a solid choice for families who want their kids to build real quantitative skills in a close, familiar environment. If you're drawn to a place where teachers know students by name and the pace of life feels grounded, Metter's the kind of community where that's genuinely the norm, not just a talking point.

Student Demographics

487 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
231 (47%)
Hispanic
121 (25%)
African American
110 (23%)
Multiple Races
22 (5%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners22 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged487 (100%)
Students with Disabilities71 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

998
Enrollment
37.75
Teachers (FTE)
26.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.27
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 · #368 · 18th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found