New Manchester High School

4925 Highway 92/166
Douglasville, GA 30135
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,894 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 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

New Manchester High School's student population of 1,894 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,894 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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School Rankings

New Manchester High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Manchester High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1375 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of New Manchester High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
14%
18%
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Black
79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in New Manchester High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of New Manchester High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of New Manchester High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Manchester High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #1375 out of 2,204 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
1,894 students attend New Manchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of New Manchester High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 20:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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