Manchester High School

405 N 5th Ave
Manchester, GA 31816
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 430 students in grades 9-12, Manchester High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manchester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Manchester High School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
430 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Manchester High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1216 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manchester High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manchester High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Manchester High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manchester High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manchester High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Manchester High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Manchester High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Manchester High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Manchester High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manchester High School's ranking?
Manchester High School is ranked #1216 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Manchester High School often compared to?
Manchester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manchester High School?
The graduation rate of Manchester High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Manchester High School?
430 students attend Manchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Manchester High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester High School?
Manchester High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manchester High School offer ?
Manchester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Manchester High School part of?
Manchester High School is part of Meriwether County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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