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Metter College and Career Academy

Public Grades 6-12

400^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 12% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Metter College and Career Academy is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Metter, Georgia, part of the Candler County School District. With just 180 students, the school consistently underperforms both the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 8.7% of students proficient in American Literature and Composition compared to 26.9% in the district and 40.4% statewide.

The school's four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 94.9%, also lag behind the state average of around 85%. Additionally, Metter College and Career Academy has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, between 70.56% and 84.42%, significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance is reflected in its low rankings from SchoolDigger, placing it between 276 and 400 out of 410-452 Georgia high schools over the past 5 years, with 0-2 out of 5 stars.

Interestingly, the nearby Metter High School, also part of the Candler County School District, significantly outperforms Metter College and Career Academy on test scores and graduation rates. For example, in 2024-2025, Metter High School had 33.6% proficiency in American Literature, compared to just 8.7% at Metter College and Career Academy. While Metter College and Career Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15-16, this does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes for students.

179

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439

(912) 685-5713

District: Candler County

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

African American:

24.0%

Hispanic:

21.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 33rd percentile in 2021 → 12th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (15% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2021

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school15%

District avg30%

Georgia avg42%

400^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 21 pts since 2021

From bottom 33% (2021) to bottom 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Candler County

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	13.3	400 of 452	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.2	381 of 458	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.2	322 of 442	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.5	389 of 429	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	29.2	276 of 410	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History22%-16 vs state

Algebra I16%-29 vs state

Biology16%-29 vs state

American Literature and Composition9%-32 vs state

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Schools Near Metter College and Career Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th 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%)	37.6	248^th of 452 public high schools	45.1%		36	262^nd of 458 public high schools	42.8%	14	33.6	27.5	39.8	30.3												$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%)	13.3	400^th of 452 public high schools	11.5%		17.2	381^st of 458 public high schools	16.8%	19	8.7	15.7	15.7	22.5
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%)	41.3	220^th of 452 public high schools	51.3%		30.7	291^st of 458 public high schools	36.5%	71	27.5	49.3	41.8	31.3		38.9	35.8	41.8		29.2	32.8	44.3		35.4	25.3	$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%)	4.6	443^rd of 452 public high schools	2.0%					(n/a)		0.0	5.6				10.5	0.0			0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0
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%)	53.8	151^st of 452 public high schools	66.6%		52.9	166^th of 458 public high schools	63.8%	15	29.4	35.5	46.3	67.5		44.7	40.7	25.9		52.6	50.0	45.7		34.6	43.2	$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%)	21.7	347^th of 452 public high schools	23.2%		17.8	377^th of 458 public high schools	17.7%	30		5.7	14.2	36.4												$13,465	$1,003	$12,462
Statesboro STEAM Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	1718 Northside Dr E	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	State Specialty Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(912) 764-5888	195	18	10.7	63.6%	88 (45.1%)	92 (47.2%)	5 (2.6%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	24.5	334^th of 452 public high schools	26.1%		34.1	277^th of 458 public high schools	39.5%	57	42.9	18.5	20.0	10.5	20.0	26.3	43.8	14.3	10.0	5.3	31.3	10.7	15.0	10.7	7.1	$15,454	$1,377	$14,077
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%)	28.1	311^th of 452 public high schools	31.2%		30	295^th of 458 public high schools	35.6%	16	30.4	27.3	31.6	20.1												$13,192	$506	$12,686

Frequently Asked Questions about Metter College and Career Academy

How many students attend Metter College and Career Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 179 students attended Metter College and Career Academy.

What district is Metter College and Career Academy in?

Candler County

What is the racial makeup of Metter College and Career Academy?

Students at Metter College and Career Academy are 48% White, 24% African American, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Metter College and Career Academy a good school?

Metter College and Career Academy ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Georgia high schools.

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