For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 737 students in 31816, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 31816, GA are Manchester High School and Manchester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 31816 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 31816, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 31816 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manchester High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31816, GA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 N 5th Ave
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-8445
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-8445
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 W Perry St
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-2846
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-2846
Gr: 6-9 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
31816, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Directions (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-5491
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-5491
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 31816, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 31816, GA include Manchester High School and Manchester Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in 31816?
2 public high schools are located in 31816.
What is the racial composition of students in 31816?
31816 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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