Serving 274 students in grades 6-8, Manchester Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manchester Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Manchester, GA, covering an area of approximately 158.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manchester Middle School's student population of 274 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manchester Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1911 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Middle School's ranking?
Manchester Middle School is ranked #1911 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Manchester Middle School often compared to?
Manchester Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitewater Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Manchester Middle School?
274 students attend Manchester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Manchester Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manchester Middle School?
Manchester Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manchester Middle School offer ?
Manchester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manchester Middle School part of?
Manchester Middle School is part of Meriwether County School District.
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