Top Rankings
Manchester Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,196 students in Manchester Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Manchester Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,196 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manchester Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.54
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1991–2002. View full 15-year historical data
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
94%
65%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,659 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,988 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$29 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,659
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,988
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Manchester Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nolley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
437 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-4133
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-4133
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Manchester High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
407 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3291
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3291
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3812
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3812
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester Local School District?
Manchester Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,196 students.
What is the rank of Manchester Local School District?
Manchester Local School District is ranked #125 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Local School District?
94% of Manchester Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester Local School District?
Manchester Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Manchester Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,988 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
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