Enrollment
1,894
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglasville, GA
New Manchester High School
Federal NCES profile for New Manchester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130186004034
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Manchester High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Manchester High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Manchester High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186004034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Manchester High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Manchester High School
New Manchester High School is a large high school in Douglasville, Georgia, enrolling 1,894 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 35% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,894 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 62 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Douglasville's high schools, it stands alongside Douglas County High School (1,958 students): New Manchester High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 18.3:1).
Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students) and Alexander High School (1,830 students) alongside New 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 New Manchester High School compares
New 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,894 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,894
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$12,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 62 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 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
White 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, New Manchester High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County, which includes New Manchester High School.
$12,996
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 New Manchester High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Manchester High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Douglasville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Douglas County High School
Standard public school
1,958 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
South Paulding High School
Standard public school
1,881 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Alexander High School
Standard public school
1,830 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill High School
Standard public school
1,646 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Manchester High School
How many students attend New Manchester High School?
New Manchester High School has 1,894 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Manchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Manchester High School is 19.5:1, which is 35% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Manchester High School?
49.6% of students at New Manchester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Manchester High School?
The largest demographic group at New Manchester High School is African American at 76.1% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Manchester High School?
New Manchester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Manchester High School rank among high schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, New Manchester High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Douglasville on the city page.
Is New Manchester High School a good school?
New Manchester High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Douglas County?
Besides New Manchester High School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), Alexander High School (1,830 students), and Chapel Hill High School (1,646 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.
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