Serving 1,805 students in grades 9-12, New Manchester High 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 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Manchester High School's student population of 1,805 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Manchester High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Manchester High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1578 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
77%
36%
White
6%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Manchester High School's ranking?
New Manchester High School is ranked #1578 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are New Manchester High School often compared to?
New Manchester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Manchester High School?
The graduation rate of New Manchester High School is 87%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Manchester High School?
1,805 students attend New Manchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Manchester High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Manchester High School?
New Manchester High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Manchester High School offer ?
New Manchester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Manchester High School part of?
New Manchester High School is part of Douglas County School District.
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