Metter Middle School

Candler County
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
518 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Metter Middle School, located in Metter, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Candler County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their formative middle school years. By adhering to the broader goals of the Candler County school system, the institution strives to provide rigorous instruction while encouraging students to engage with their community and develop essential 21st-century skills.

The school’s website highlights its role as a hub for student activity and academic growth in the region. Beyond core curriculum offerings, Metter Middle School emphasizes a culture of achievement and school pride, often utilizing its platform to keep parents and the community informed about upcoming events, athletic programs, and extracurricular opportunities. With its location on Highway 129, the school remains a vital pillar for the local community, dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for future success in higher education and the professional workforce.
518
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (50.0 %)
  • Black
    128 (24.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    102 (19.7 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Candler County
Phone: (912)685-5580
Website: http://www.metter.org/mms/mms.html
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 500
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 178
Grade 7 166
Grade 8 174
Gender Ratio