For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,683 students in Candler County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Candler County, GA are Metter Middle School, Metter Elementary School and Metter College And Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Candler County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Candler County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Candler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metter Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5580
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Metter Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Metter College And Career Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34905 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Candler County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Candler County, GA include Metter Middle School, Metter Elementary School and Metter College And Career Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Candler County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Candler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County?
Candler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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