Best Schools in Candler County, GA
Candler County, GA has 4 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 2,201 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Candler County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Candler County, GA
The top high schools in Candler County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Metter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Candler County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
2. Metter College And Career Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Candler County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 154 Students
Best Middle Schools in Candler County, GA
The top middle schools in Candler County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Metter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Candler County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Candler County, GA
The top elementary schools in Candler County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Metter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Candler County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1041 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Candler County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Candler County, GA has a total population of 10,981 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Candler County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Candler County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Candler County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Candler County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Candler County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Candler County, GA
How many schools are in Candler County, GA?
Candler County, GA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 2,201 students in total.
How do schools in Candler County perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Candler County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Candler County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Candler County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Candler County
1 places in Candler County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Metter (4)
School districts (1)
- Candler County (4 schools)