Metter Middle School

Metter Middle School, located in Metter, GA, serves 500 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Candler County district, and has earned a 3-star rating after several years of steady improvement.

The most impressive highlight is the school’s exceptional performance in Algebra I. In the most recent school year, 88.8% of students scored proficient or above—far exceeding the state average of 48.1% and the district average of 29.7%. This isn’t a one-time success; the school has consistently outperformed the state in this subject, with proficiency rates of 85.7% the year before and a perfect 100% two years ago. Beyond advanced math, standard grade-level math proficiency in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades also beat state averages, with 6th grade jumping from 39.4% to 50.6% in a single year. However, there is a clear area of concern: only 9.1% of 8th graders were proficient in Social Studies, a sharp drop from 23.3% the prior year and well below the state average of 40.2%. This contrast is more pronounced than at nearby William James Middle School, where social studies proficiency is 42.6%.

On a positive note, Metter Middle School has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 12.4%—the lowest among its immediate peers, which range from 19.5% to 24.2%, and better than the state average of 17.7%. The school’s overall state ranking has climbed for three consecutive years, from the 40th to the 56th percentile, placing it ahead of North Tattnall Middle School (49th), Claxton Middle School (23rd), and Langston Chapel Middle School (32nd). Notably, the school achieves these results while spending less per student ($13,909) than its nearby counterparts, suggesting efficient use of resources. With strong math outcomes, improving attendance, and a clear opportunity to strengthen social studies, Metter Middle School is a solid choice for families prioritizing mathematics and steady academic growth.