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Metter Middle School

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Metter Middle School ranks 321 st of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

321^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 45% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Metter Middle School is a public middle school located in Metter, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 510 students. The school is part of the Candler County School District, which is ranked 137 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Metter Middle School's key strengths is its consistently strong performance in Algebra I, with 85.7% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 33.1% in Candler County and 44.9% statewide. However, the school serves a high-needs population, with 84.17% to 84.9% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. Despite this challenge, Metter Middle School's spending per student has increased over the years, from $7,018 in 2016-2017 to $8,210 in 2018-2019, and the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.4 in recent years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as North Tattnall Middle School, Claxton Middle School, and William James Middle School, Metter Middle School generally outperforms them in test scores, particularly in Algebra I and Mathematics. This suggests that Metter Middle School is providing a stronger academic foundation for its students, despite serving a more economically disadvantaged population.

500

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,909

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439

(912) 685-5580

District: Candler County

Students who attend Metter Middle School usually attend:

High:

Metter High School

Feeder schools for Metter Middle School:

Elementary:

Metter Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.8%

African American:

24.0%

Hispanic:

23.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 31st percentile in 2017 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 45th (2025) from a 31st-percentile low (2017)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (33% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Social Studies scores 16 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg32%

Georgia avg40%

321^st of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

137^th of 206Candler County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	41.8	321 of 584	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.8	314 of 588	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.6	313 of 577	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.5	343 of 567	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.5	294 of 542	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.6	370 of 559	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.1	319 of 543	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.9	371 of 539	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.2	355 of 545	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.5	209 of 537	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.7	176 of 521	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.8	245 of 527	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.0	248 of 508	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.4	290 of 504	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.8	267 of 494	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.6	279 of 466	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.4	295 of 462	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.4	247 of 445	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	58.7	182 of 420	56.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I86%+41 vs state

Mathematics44%~ state avg

English Language Arts27%-14 vs state

Social Studies23%-16 vs state

Science23%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Metter Middle School	Public	6-8	33661 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-5580	500	34	14.5	100.0%	239 (47.8%)	120 (24.0%)	117 (23.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	41.8	321^st of 584 public middle schools	45.0%		43.8	314^th of 588 public middle schools	46.6%	7	85.7	32.5	19.2	28.4	39.4	44.4	46.6	22.7	23.3	$13,909	$1,278	$12,631
Langston Chapel Middle School	Public	6-8	156 Langston Chapel Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8720	718	54	13.4	100.0%	139 (19.4%)	431 (60.0%)	96 (13.4%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	38 (5.3%)	24.5	440^th of 584 public middle schools	24.7%		26.6	435^th of 588 public middle schools	26.0%	5	74.1	22.0	24.9	21.5	22.0	21.6	33.8	13.9	22.3	$14,862	$872	$13,990
William James Middle School	Public	6-8	18809 US Highway 80 W	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8820	536	40	13.4	86.4%	185 (34.5%)	284 (53.0%)	42 (7.8%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	46.6	287^th of 584 public middle schools	50.9%		40.5	332^nd of 588 public middle schools	43.5%	45	88.9	28.6	34.4	38.1	30.2	29.5	42.9	30.0	43.1	$15,505	$1,008	$14,497
Claxton Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Hendrix St	Claxton	30417	Evans County	Evans County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 739-3646	385	29	13.4	100.0%	113 (29.4%)	140 (36.4%)	105 (27.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	8.9	561^st of 584 public middle schools	3.9%		10.8	556^th of 588 public middle schools	5.4%	5		8.4	19.5	11.3	5.0	7.8	7.5	7.5	6.6	$15,419	$1,516	$13,903
North Tattnall Middle School	Public	6-8	148 W Brazell St	Reidsville	30453	Tattnall County	Tattnall County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 557-3993	431	36	12.0	100.0%	195 (45.2%)	97 (22.5%)	114 (26.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	47.7	280^th of 584 public middle schools	52.1%		40.5	331^st of 588 public middle schools	43.7%	51		35.5	28.5	33.1	41.3	37.2	47.4	25.2	33.3	$13,607	$1,491	$12,115

Frequently Asked Questions about Metter Middle School

What district is Metter Middle School in?

Candler County

What high school do graduates of Metter Middle School attend?

Students who attend Metter Middle School usually go on to attend Metter High School

How many students attend Metter Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 500 students attended Metter Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Metter Middle School?

Students at Metter Middle School are 48% White, 24% African American, 23% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Metter Middle School a good school?

Metter Middle School ranks 321^st of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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