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Metter High School

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Metter High School ranks 244 th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

244^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 46% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Metter High School serves approximately 484 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Metter, Georgia, within the Candler County district. The school has earned a consistent 2-star rating in recent years, though it previously achieved 4-star ratings in 2015-2016 and 2020-2021.

The most remarkable strength at Metter High is its exceptional graduation rate of 99.2% for 2024-2025—far exceeding the state average of 87.2% and outperforming nearby schools like Statesboro High School (86.2%) and Emanuel County Institute (93.3%). The school also keeps students engaged, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.6% compared to the state's 17.7%. This is especially notable given that 85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. In Biology, 55.7% of Metter students scored proficient—beating the state average (47.2%) and far surpassing Claxton High School (13.2%). The school spends $15,419 per student, higher than Statesboro High ($13,192) and Claxton High ($13,465).

However, challenges remain in other subjects. Algebra I proficiency sits at just 22.3% (state: 48.1%), and U.S. History proficiency dropped to 15% (state: 38.5%), a significant decline from 30.3% the prior year. While Metter College and Career Academy in the same district lags behind on every tested subject, Metter High still trails Portal Middle/High School in Algebra I (55.3%) and Emanuel County Institute in U.S. History (61.6%). The student-teacher ratio of 18.1 is higher than most nearby schools, suggesting resources may go toward other areas. Overall, Metter High excels at keeping students in school and graduating them at extraordinary rates, even as it works to boost proficiency in math and social studies.

484

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,419

Per pupil spending ?

85.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439

(912) 685-2134

District: Candler County

Feeder schools for Metter High School:

Elementary:	Metter Elementary School
Middle:	Metter Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.4%

African American:

31.2%

Hispanic:

24.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (35% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg36%

Georgia avg45%

244^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Candler County

110^th of 201Candler 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
2026	37.2	244 of 455	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.6	247 of 451	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	261 of 454	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	238 of 448	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.1	198 of 431	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.8	98 of 410	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	39.4	226 of 438	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.8	172 of 428	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.7	147 of 420	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.5	117 of 426	72.5%	★★★★☆
2015	44.3	190 of 435	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.4	181 of 425	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.9	142 of 425	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.5	188 of 396	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.0	154 of 402	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	44.8	225 of 384	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.6	251 of 372	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.5	235 of 370	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.6	253 of 358	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	49.4	181 of 335	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	24.4	289 of 376	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.0	320 of 391	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.1	271 of 382	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.3	231 of 384	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.1	158 of 372	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.0	207 of 431	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.2	249 of 438	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.2	309 of 435	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.8	190 of 433	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.4	198 of 430	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	39.6	167 of 298	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.4	196 of 312	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.3	177 of 315	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.4	151 of 308	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.6	146 of 295	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	36.7	241 of 436	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.7	245 of 442	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.6	209 of 436	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	28.2	288 of 436	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.6	180 of 427	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	18.2	322 of 347	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.6	344 of 344	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	16.8	328 of 343	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	51.9	117 of 331	64.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.4	129 of 334	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.6	196 of 341	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.4	231 of 346	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.0	217 of 343	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.3	159 of 339	53.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)61st percentile+15 vs school

Female (2026)52nd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)45th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)44th percentile~ school

African American (2026)23rd percentile-23 vs school

Special Education (2025)7th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology56%+8 vs state

Algebra I22%-26 vs state

United States History15%-24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	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 High School	Public	9-12	34905 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-2134	484	27	18.1	85.1%	205 (42.4%)	151 (31.2%)	117 (24.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	37.2	244^th of 455 public high schools	46.4%		37.6	247^th of 451 public high schools	45.2%	3	22.3	55.7	15.0						$15,419	$1,018	$14,402
Metter College and Career Academy	Public	6-12	34905 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-5713	179	12	14.4	100.0%	86 (48.0%)	43 (24.0%)	38 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.7%)	26.3	307^th of 455 public high schools	32.5%		13.3	399^th of 451 public high schools	11.5%	92	14.6	51.3	17.2
Portal Middle/High School	Public	6-12	27245 US Highway 80 W	Portal	30450	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8360	523	38	13.7	83.9%	321 (61.4%)	146 (27.9%)	32 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	46.5	183^rd of 455 public high schools	59.8%		41.3	219^th of 451 public high schools	51.4%	36	55.3	50.6	22.2	40.3	50.7	38.6	30.0	22.9	$16,324	$733	$15,591
Second Chance	Public	6-12	102 North Clark Street	Claxton	30417	Evans County	Evans County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 739-3993	55	3	18.9	100.0%	13 (23.6%)	25 (45.5%)	10 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)								(n/a)	5.6
Emanuel County Institute	Public	6-12	102 North College Street	Twin City	30471	Emanuel County	Emanuel County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 763-2673	572	42	13.4	69.9%	338 (59.1%)	169 (29.5%)	45 (7.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	52.7	151^st of 455 public high schools	66.8%		53.8	150^th of 451 public high schools	66.7%	1	34.9	46.6	61.6	68.0	50.7	61.3	57.6	63.8	$13,858	$1,041	$12,818
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	3609 Bill Hodges Rd	Claxton	30417	Evans County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 739-4807	10	2	5.0	70.0%	3 (30.0%)	7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Claxton High School	Public	9-12	602 Hendrix Street	Claxton	30417	Evans County	Evans County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 739-5221	471	29	16.1	100.0%	154 (32.7%)	158 (33.5%)	145 (30.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	16.4	381^st of 455 public high schools	16.3%		21.7	346^th of 451 public high schools	23.3%	35	17.2	13.2	31.3						$13,465	$1,003	$12,462
Statesboro High School	Public	9-12	10 Coach Lee Hill Blvd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	No	(912) 212-8860	1,801	99	18.1	89.6%	493 (27.4%)	1,011 (56.1%)	194 (10.8%)	28 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (4.0%)	32.3	274^th of 455 public high schools	39.8%		28.1	310^th of 451 public high schools	31.3%	36	31.3	37.0	31.4						$13,192	$506	$12,686

Frequently Asked Questions about Metter High School

How many students attend Metter High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 484 students attended Metter High School.

What district is Metter High School in?

Candler County

What schools feed into Metter High School?

Metter High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Metter Elementary School
Middle : Metter Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Metter High School?

Students at Metter High School are 42% White, 31% African American, 24% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Metter High School a good school?

Metter High School ranks 244^th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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