Enrollment
484
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130081000317
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Metter · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metter High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metter High School
Metter High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Metter, Georgia, enrolling 484 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 484 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 373 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 484 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Metter's high schools, it stands alongside Metter College and Career Academy (179 students): Metter High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
Candler County also operates Metter Elementary School (994 students) and Metter Middle School (500 students) alongside Metter High School.
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 High School compares
Metter High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Candler County, which includes Metter High School.
$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 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
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~484 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 48/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Metter on the city page.
Is Metter High School a good school?
Metter High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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