High Schools in Candler County

Candler County, Georgia is home to two high schools: Metter High School and Metter College and Career Academy. While both schools serve students in grades 9-12, Metter High School is the larger and higher-performing of the two, with a 95.1% four-year graduation rate compared to 92.8% at Metter College and Career Academy.

Metter High School generally outperforms the smaller Metter College and Career Academy and the overall Candler County district on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, though both schools lag behind the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Metter High School had 17.7% proficiency in American Literature and Composition, compared to 12.2% at Metter College and Career Academy and 15.8% for the Candler County district. Both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the challenges faced by the schools, they both maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Metter High School at 15.2 students per teacher and Metter College and Career Academy at 15.5 students per teacher. This could be a positive factor, as smaller class sizes can potentially lead to more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that while Metter High School is the higher-performing of the two schools, both face obstacles in terms of academic achievement compared to state averages, and further analysis could provide valuable insights to help improve educational outcomes for students in Candler County.