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#996 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 44% in state

Manchester High School

High School · Meriwether County · Manchester, GA

A Meriwether County high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

405 N 5th Ave, Manchester, GA 31816

  • Math 9% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-32.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-27.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$16,105
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Manchester High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency15%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 12% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Manchester High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,557/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,052

Median home value

$140,700

Median rent

$904/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

17.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Meriwether County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Good Sheperd Therapeutic CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–12Not available5Compare →
Greenville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–12Not available212Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Meriwether County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$16,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Manchester High School is listed in Meriwether County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manchester High School

Manchester High School is a public high school in Manchester, GA, part of Meriwether County, serving approximately 430 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manchester High School

What grades does Manchester High School serve?

Manchester High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Manchester High School?

Manchester High School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Manchester High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manchester High School rank in GA?

Manchester High School ranks #996 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Manchester High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Manchester High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Manchester High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Manchester High School a charter school?

No, Manchester High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manchester High School a Title I school?

No, Manchester High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manchester High School?

67.2% of students at Manchester High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Meriwether County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 31816)
4,872
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31816; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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