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Candler County

Georgia · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 2,201 students, in a county of 11,043 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,201
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,581
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
84.2%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Candler County
2,201 students · 1 district in Candler County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Candler County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
59%
Hispanic
13%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
28%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.8% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Metter Elementary SchoolMetterElementaryPK-051,041·
Metter Middle SchoolMetterMiddle06-08518·
Metter High SchoolMetterHigh09-12488·
Metter College and Career AcademyMetterHigh09-12154·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Candler County?
Candler County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,201 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Candler County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Candler County?
Candler County is the largest school district in Candler County, serving approximately 2,201 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Candler County?
Candler County has roughly 11,043 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Candler County?
Median household income in Candler County is $49,581, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Candler County?
Approximately 16.0% of adults 25 and older in Candler County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Candler County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 84.2% of students in Candler County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Candler County schools?
Across Candler County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Candler County?
Candler County residents are approximately 59% White, 13% Hispanic, 23% Black, 1% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Candler County is owner-occupied?
Candler County has about 4,664 housing units, of which roughly 62.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data