Enrollment
179
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130081004361
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metter College and Career Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metter College and Career Academy
Metter College and Career Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Metter, Georgia, enrolling 179 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 38% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Georgia schools, with 179 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 73 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 179 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Metter's high schools, it stands alongside Metter High School (484 students): Metter College and Career Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 15.1:1).
Candler County also operates Metter Elementary School (994 students) and Metter Middle School (500 students) alongside Metter College and Career Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Metter College and Career Academy compares
Metter College and Career Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Candler County, which includes Metter College and Career Academy.
$11,694
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 49.0%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~179 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Metter on the city page.
Is Metter College and Career Academy a good school?
Metter College and Career Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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