For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,574 students in Manchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Manchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
1,574 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Manchester School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,743 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
21,159 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
334 Students
149,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
15%
# Black Students
86 Students
209,194 Students
% Black Students
5%
21%
# White Students
1,038 Students
580,750 Students
% White Students
66%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,186 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
46,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
33,223
# Students in K Grade:
179
74,731
# Students in 1st Grade:
187
76,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
185
77,971
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
74,743
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
75,052
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
75,941
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
75,064
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
74,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
74,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
77,036
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
77,259
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
73,989
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
70,761
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,977 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,176 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,977
$11,979
Spending / Student
$13,176
$11,478
Best Manchester School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 College St
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-2805
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
912 Oakdale St
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-3412
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-3412
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 Taylor St
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-2071
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-2071
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester School District?
Manchester School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,574 students.
What is the rank of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District is ranked #57 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester School District?
66% of Manchester School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Manchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,176 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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