How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Candler County | Oglethorpe County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Metter, Georgia | Lexington, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 2,201 | 2,211 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Candler County | Oglethorpe County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,651 | $13,653 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.4% | 14.6% |
| State Revenue | 49.0% | 47.4% |
| Local Revenue | 25.6% | 37.9% |
Candler County
Federal State Local
Oglethorpe County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Candler County | Oglethorpe County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.9% | 63.5% |
| African American | 26.6% | 16.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% | 12.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.7% | 84.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Candler County | Oglethorpe County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 380.3:1 | 300.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.1% | 21.8% |
School Types
Candler County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Oglethorpe County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.