Total enrollment
2,157
-682 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
Candler County
Georgia · Public K-12
Candler County runs 4 public K-12 schools inside Georgia, with the county population around 11,043. The mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Candler County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 49%
% Hispanic
23%
was 18%
% Black
27%
was 30%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,157
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,581
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.7%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
994 students
Middle
1
500 students
High
2
663 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Candler County Public Schools
2,157 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Candler County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Metter Elementary School· 30.0%
- Metter Middle School· 26.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metter Elementary School | Metter | Elementary | PK-05 | 994 | · |
| Metter Middle School | Metter | Middle | 06-08 | 500 | · |
| Metter High School | Metter | High | 09-12 | 484 | · |
| Metter College and Career Academy | Metter | High | 06-12 | 179 | · |
Cities in Candler County
About Candler County
Across the rural-scale Georgia county of Candler County of about 11,043 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 2,157 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,581, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 21% noticeably below the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Candler County is made up of 1 elementary school (994 students), 1 middle school (500), and 2 high schools (663).
Candler County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,157 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,157 students, fell 24% from the 2,839 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 18% to 23%.
On this page, the community for Candler County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data