Summary:
The city of Metter, Georgia is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Metter Elementary School, Metter Middle School, Metter High School, and Metter College and Career Academy. The schools in this Candler County school district face challenges, with the district ranked 139 out of 203 in Georgia and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the Metter schools, Metter Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, with relatively high 5th-grade Math proficiency rates and a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Metter Middle School also demonstrates exceptional performance, with a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, significantly higher than the county and state averages. However, the other Metter schools struggle with low proficiency rates in key subjects compared to state standards.
Across all Metter schools, a high percentage of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges facing the district. While the schools show pockets of strong performance, the data suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address specific areas of weakness and ensure consistent academic achievement throughout the Metter school system.
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