- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Metter, GA
Metter High School
Federal NCES profile for Metter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130081000317
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metter High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Metter · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Metter High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metter High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Metter, GA.
School address
District: Candler County · Georgia
NCES ID 130081000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Metter High School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 130081000317 · Metter, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 15.1:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Metter Elementary School (994 students)
Metter High School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Metter High School 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
- This school
Metter High School
484 students
- Metter College 179
Metter College and Career Academy
179 students
What this shows Metter High School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metter High School compares
Metter High School is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Metter High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metter College and Career Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metter High School'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
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metter High School
How many students attend Metter High School?
Metter High School has 484 students enrolled. It is a high school in Metter, GA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metter High School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metter High School?
84.2% of students at Metter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metter High School?
The largest demographic group at Metter High School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Metter, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metter High School?
Metter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Metter?
By Resource Investment Index, Metter High School ranks #1 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 High School, Candler County also operates Metter Elementary School (994 students), Metter Middle School (500 students), and Metter College and Career Academy (179 students). See the Candler County district page for the complete list.