Metter High School
34905 Ga Highway 129 S, Metter, GA 30439. 95 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 67.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
85% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 51.3% of graduates to college; Metter High School sends 67.4%, 16 points more than expected.
The path from Metter
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 46.3%Georgia private college 3.2%Out-of-state college 2.1%Georgia technical college 15.8%Career credential, working 5.3%Working, not in college 24.2%Not found in Georgia records 3.2%Share of the 95 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Texas State Technical College - Fort Ben, Vanderbilt University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia Southern University 18 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Ogeechee Technical College 7 34% $5,806 $38,242 $9,500 Southeastern Technical College 6 46% $7,570 $36,569 — College of Coastal Georgia 5 29% $14,394 $44,872 $18,350 East Georgia State College 5 14% $6,673 $41,785 $11,525 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Metter College and Career Academy (0.0 mi, 20% to college) · Portal Middle/High School (13.8 mi, 53.1% to college) · Second Chance (15.9 mi, 15.4% to college) · Emanuel County Institute (16.1 mi, 47.8% to college) · Claxton High School (16.8 mi, 38% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Candler County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Metter | Candler County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 67.4% | 52.2% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 99.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 963 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 53.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Metter High School graduates go to college?
- 67.4% of the Class of 2024 at Metter High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Metter High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Metter High School graduates are Georgia Southern University, Ogeechee Technical College and Southeastern Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Metter High School?
- Metter High School has a four-year graduation rate of 99.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Metter High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 18.8% of Metter High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
