- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manchester, GA
Manchester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130363001361
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manchester, GA.
School address
District: Meriwether County · Georgia
NCES ID 130363001361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Manchester Middle School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130363001361 · Manchester, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 13:1 · 96.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Elementary School (681 students)
Manchester Middle School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Manchester Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
681 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High School
447 students
- Unity Elementa
Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)
443 students
- This school
Manchester Middle School
274 students
- Greenville Hig 222
Greenville High School
222 students
- Greenville Mid 174
Greenville Middle School
174 students
What this shows Manchester Middle School reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Middle School compares
Manchester Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.5%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$16,105
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.2%
White 32.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Manchester Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meriwether County reports $16,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Middle School
How many students attend Manchester Middle School?
Manchester Middle School has 274 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manchester, GA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Middle School?
96.5% of students at Manchester Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Middle School is African American at 56.2% of enrollment, in Manchester, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Middle School?
Manchester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manchester Middle School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Middle School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Meriwether County?
Besides Manchester Middle School, Meriwether County also operates Mountain View Elementary School (681 students), Manchester High School (447 students), and Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) (443 students). See the Meriwether County district page for the complete list.