Middle Schools in Candler County

There is only one middle school located in Candler County, Georgia - Metter Middle School. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly low-income student population.

Metter Middle School has consistently performed below the state averages on the Georgia Milestones Assessments across multiple subject areas and grade levels, with only 27.7% to 38.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 31.4% to 45.9% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.6% to 44.7% and 34.7% to 43.7%, respectively. The school's overall ranking of 314 out of 588 Georgia middle schools and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger further indicate its academic struggles.

Factors that may contribute to Metter Middle School's challenges include a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (84.17%), a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 15.4, and potentially lower spending per student ($8,210) compared to the state average. These socioeconomic and resource constraints may limit the school's ability to provide the necessary support and interventions to improve student outcomes. Targeted efforts from the Candler County district and state may be needed to address these issues and help Metter Middle School better serve its students.