- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130186004034
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
New Manchester High School held near 1,921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.1 → 106.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 130186004034 · Douglasville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,894 enr · 19.5:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
New Manchester High School held near 1,921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.1 → 106.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
New Manchester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- This school
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- Chapel Hill Mi
Chapel Hill Middle School
1,036 students
What this shows New Manchester High School reports 1,894 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Manchester High School compares
New Manchester High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,830
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,894 (2022-23) → 1,921 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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 29/100 (lower 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 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.
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.