- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Metter, GA
Metter College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Metter College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130081004361
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metter College and Career Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Metter · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Metter College and Career Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metter College and Career Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Metter, GA.
School address
District: Candler County · Georgia
NCES ID 130081004361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Metter College and Career Academy grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+16.9%).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 130081004361 · Metter, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 19.9:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Metter Elementary School (994 students)
Metter College and Career Academy grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+16.9%). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Metter College and Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metter Element
Metter Elementary School
994 students
- Metter Middle
Metter Middle School
500 students
- Metter High Sc
Metter High School
484 students
- This school 179
Metter College and Career Academy
179 students
What this shows Metter College and Career Academy reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metter College and Career Academy compares
Metter College and Career Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,651
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Metter College and Career Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Candler County reports $12,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metter College and Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metter College and Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Metter
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metter College and Career Academy
How many students attend Metter College and Career Academy?
Metter College and Career Academy has 179 students enrolled. It is a high school in Metter, GA. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metter College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Metter College and Career Academy is 19.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metter College and Career Academy?
84.4% of students at Metter College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metter College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Metter College and Career Academy is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Metter, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metter College and Career Academy?
Metter College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Metter College and Career Academy rank among public schools in Metter?
By Resource Investment Index, Metter College and Career Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Metter, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Candler County?
Besides Metter College and Career Academy, Candler County also operates Metter Elementary School (994 students), Metter Middle School (500 students), and Metter High School (484 students). See the Candler County district page for the complete list.