Enrollment
447
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, GA
Manchester High School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130363001362
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manchester, GA.
School address
District: Meriwether County · Georgia
NCES ID 130363001362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manchester High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manchester High School
Manchester High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Manchester, Georgia, enrolling 447 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 447 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #402, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (35%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 447 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Meriwether County also operates Mountain View Elementary School (681 students) and Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) (443 students) alongside Manchester High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manchester High School compares
Manchester High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 53.9%
White 34.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Manchester High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meriwether County, which includes Manchester High School.
$15,085
Per student
+9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 38.5%
Federal 26.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Manchester High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester High School
How many students attend Manchester High School?
Manchester High School has 447 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester High School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester High School?
96.3% of students at Manchester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester High School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester High School is African American at 53.9% of enrollment, in Manchester, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester High School?
Manchester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manchester High School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manchester, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manchester on the city page.
Is Manchester High School a good school?
Manchester High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Meriwether County?
Besides Manchester High School, Meriwether County also operates Mountain View Elementary School (681 students), Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) (443 students), and Manchester Middle School (274 students). See the Meriwether County district page for the complete list.
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