Metter High School is a high school in Metter in rural Candler County. It serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 179 students in grades 6-12, Metter College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metter College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Metter College And Career Academy's student population of 179 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Metter College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metter College And Career Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1966 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
24%
36%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Candler County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metter College And Career Academy's ranking?
Metter College And Career Academy is ranked #1966 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metter College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Metter College And Career Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Metter College And Career Academy?
179 students attend Metter College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Metter College And Career Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metter College And Career Academy?
Metter College And Career Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metter College And Career Academy offer ?
Metter College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metter College And Career Academy part of?
Metter College And Career Academy is part of Candler County School District.
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