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 have similar performance metrics, neither stands out as a clear top performer in the county.

Metter High School is ranked 248th out of 452 Georgia high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Metter College and Career Academy is ranked 400th and has a 1-star rating. Both schools maintain a consistent 4-year graduation rate of 85.4%, but they lag behind the state average in core subject areas like Algebra I and American Literature and Composition. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 70% at both schools, suggests the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges.

Metter High School generally outperforms Metter College and Career Academy in test scores, but both schools have room for improvement. Metter College and Career Academy has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 15 compared to Metter High School's 16.5, which may indicate some differences in staffing and resource allocation between the two schools. Overall, the data highlights the need for Candler County to focus on improving academic outcomes, particularly in core subject areas, and addressing the high poverty levels among the student population.