New Manchester High School

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New Manchester High School ranks 250 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

New Manchester High School is a public high school located in Douglasville, Georgia, serving 1,894 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Douglas County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 203 school districts in the state.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($9,179 in 2018-2019), New Manchester High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 84.8% to 87.0% over the past 5 years, slightly below the state average. Proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are generally lower than the Douglas County and state averages across all subject areas, and have remained relatively stagnant or declined slightly over the past 5 years. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.5%) is significantly higher than nearby Alexander High School (41.2%) and Chapel Hill High School (48.1%), suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population that may contribute to the school's lower academic performance.

Compared to its nearby counterparts, New Manchester High School's performance is generally lower than Alexander High School and Chapel Hill High School, which have higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. However, New Manchester High School outperforms Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School and Douglas County High School in several metrics, suggesting the need for continued efforts to enhance instructional quality, student engagement, and resource utilization to drive improvements and better serve its student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4925 Highway 92/166
Douglasville, GA 30135

(770) 651-2700

District: Douglas County

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,179

Feeder schools for New Manchester High School:

Elementary:	Factory Shoals Elementary School
	Mount Carmel Elementary School
	New Manchester Elementary School
Middle:	Factory Shoals Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 1,921

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.8%

Hispanic:

14.5%

White:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Manchester High School ranks worse than 54.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the Douglas County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at New Manchester High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details New Manchester High School has the largest high school student body size in the Douglas County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (77.8%), Hispanic (14.5%), White (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Manchester High School is 18.1. 2 high schools in the Douglas County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare New Manchester High School employs 106 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Manchester High School is $9,179, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Douglas County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

New Manchester High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks New Manchester High School 250^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See New Manchester High School in the ranking list.)

Douglas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County 116^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Manchester High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2013	34.78	307^th	425	27.8%
2014	35.68	296^th	425	30.4%
2015	35.47	258^th	435	40.7%
2016	34.08	251^st	426	41.1%
2017	31.96	259^th	420	38.3%
2018	29.96	284^th	428	33.6%
2019	38.63	234^th	438	46.6%
2021	41.00	207^th	410	49.5%
2022	33.21	261^st	429	39.2%
2023	34.08	263^rd	442	40.5%
2024	38.31	250^th	458	45.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

very poor

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, March 4, 2016

My daughter is Chastity Edmonds..mommy love you and i proud of you going to school and making good grades Close Quote

Enrollment information for New Manchester High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	141	1003	9	117	1	4	60	1335
2013	151	1171	15	128	0	6	64	1535
2014	167	1296	14	137	1	3	70	1688
2015	173	1273	11	159	0	2	62	1680
2016	158	1348	7	159	0	3	60	1735
2017	148	1309	7	173	0	3	50	1690
2018	142	1269	5	160	0	0	54	1630
2019	104	1284	7	175	3	0	60	1633
2020	108	1294	9	182	2	0	59	1654
2021	94	1348	8	211	4	1	61	1727
2022	99	1395	6	243	6	1	55	1805
2023	75	1488	6	266	4	3	52	1894
2024	70	1495	8	278	3	1	66	1921

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Manchester High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1335	77.6	17.2	62.8
2013	1535	86.6	17.7	62.9
2014	1688	95.0	17.7	67.2
2015	1680	96.0	17.5	66.7
2016	1735	96.0	18.0	65.3
2017	1690	99.0	17.0	63.5
2018	1630	100.0	16.3	63.4
2019	1633	104.2	15.6	62.7
2020	1654	109.0	15.1	61.1
2021	1727	98.8	17.4	52.1
2022	1805	98.7	18.2	n/a
2023	1894	97.1	19.5	59.5
2024	1921	106.0	18.1	69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Manchester High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1335	77.6	17.2	62.8
2013	1535	86.6	17.7	62.9
2014	1688	95.0	17.7	67.2
2015	1680	96.0	17.5	66.7
2016	1735	96.0	18.0	65.3
2017	1690	99.0	17.0	63.5
2018	1630	100.0	16.3	63.4
2019	1633	104.2	15.6	62.7
2020	1654	109.0	15.1	61.1
2021	1727	98.8	17.4	52.1
2022	1805	98.7	18.2	n/a
2023	1894	97.1	19.5	59.5
2024	1921	106.0	18.1	69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Manchester High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$311 (3.9%)	$7,592 (96.1%)	$7,903
2018	$259 (3.0%)	$8,273 (97.0%)	$8,532
2019	$284 (3.1%)	$8,895 (96.9%)	$9,179

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Manchester High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 234^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 263^rd of 442 High schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (New Manchester High School)	38	27.7	10.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Douglas County)	48.4	34.4	14%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (New Manchester High School)	26.3	10.7	15.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Douglas County)	36.5	21	15.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (New Manchester High School)	49.7	42.7	7%
End of Course Biology (Douglas County)	45.8	35.5	10.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (New Manchester High School)	38.5	28.6	9.9%
End of Course United States History (Douglas County)	46.9	31	15.9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1633	1894	16%
African American	1284	1488	15.9%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	175	266	52%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	104	75	27.9%
Two or More Races	60	52	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.7%	59.5%	3.2%

Schools Near New Manchester High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Manchester High School	Public	9-12	4925 Highway 92/166	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-2700	1,921	106	18.1	69.8%	70 (3.6%)	1,495 (77.8%)	278 (14.5%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (3.4%)	38.3	250^th of 458 public high schools	45.4%		34.1	263^rd of 442 public high schools	40.5%	13	33.6	18.0	38.6	37.2	$9,179	$284	$8,895
Chapel Hill High School	Public	9-12	4899 Chapel Hill Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6200	1,665	86	19.4	56.7%	211 (12.7%)	1,065 (64.0%)	273 (16.4%)	27 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	85 (5.1%)	42.3	226^th of 458 public high schools	50.7%		41	226^th of 442 public high schools	48.9%		42.9	29.6	30.1	37.2	$8,708	$284	$8,425
Langston Hughes High School	Public	9-12	7501 Hall Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3620	1,828	103	17.6	72.4%	4 (0.2%)	1,681 (92.0%)	110 (6.0%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.3%)	19.7	365^th of 458 public high schools	20.3%		17.4	362^nd of 442 public high schools	18.1%	3	20.6	25.8	16.1	28.7	$10,971	$757	$10,215
Westlake High School	Public	9-12	2400 Union Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6400	2,156	113	19.1	53.4%	2 (0.1%)	2,012 (93.3%)	79 (3.7%)	10 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (2.3%)	52.8	167^th of 458 public high schools	63.5%		47	194^th of 442 public high schools	56.1%	27	38.8	42.2	44.5	45.1	$10,717	$338	$10,379
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	2520 E County Line Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6700	1,564	87	18.0	80.6%	134 (8.6%)	745 (47.6%)	615 (39.3%)	9 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	10 (0.6%)	49 (3.1%)	23.9	329^th of 458 public high schools	28.2%		23.8	324^th of 442 public high schools	26.7%	5	23.8	34.4	23.1	20.6	$9,181	$353	$8,828
Douglas County High School	Public	9-12	8705 Campbellton St	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6500	1,907	112	16.9	72.7%	119 (6.2%)	1,329 (69.7%)	340 (17.8%)	34 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (4.4%)	38.8	247^th of 458 public high schools	46.1%		34.5	262^nd of 442 public high schools	40.7%	15	37.3	33.3	36.3	28.7	$8,660	$373	$8,287
Alexander High School	Public	9-12	6500 Alexander Pkwy	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6000	1,844	101	18.2	56.0%	779 (42.2%)	598 (32.4%)	307 (16.6%)	26 (1.4%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (6.8%)	43.1	222^nd of 458 public high schools	51.5%		52.4	160^th of 442 public high schools	63.8%	62	44.7	15.4	37.9	39.4	$8,891	$284	$8,607
Atlanta Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	5651 Stonewall Tell Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 656-4522	12	4	3.0	75.0%	4 (33.3%)	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Creekside High School	Public	9-12	7405 Herndon Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4300	1,665	104	16.0	100.0%	19 (1.1%)	1,370 (82.3%)	231 (13.9%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.0%)	28.5	305^th of 458 public high schools	33.4%		21.2	339^th of 442 public high schools	23.3%	34	22.7	33.0	34.0	22.4	$11,273	$454	$10,819
Global Impact Academy	Public	9-12	115 Shaw Drive	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3900	547	34	15.9	61.6%	4 (0.7%)	499 (91.2%)	31 (5.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	64.2	111^th of 458 public high schools	75.8%					(n/a)	63.1	57.5	44.4	33.0

Frequently Asked Questions about New Manchester High School

What schools feed into New Manchester High School?

New Manchester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Factory Shoals Elementary School
Elementary : Mount Carmel Elementary School
Elementary : New Manchester Elementary School
Middle : Factory Shoals Middle School

What is the racial makeup of New Manchester High School?

Students at New Manchester High School are 78% African American, 14% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend New Manchester High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,921 students attended New Manchester High School.

What district is New Manchester High School in?

Douglas County

Is New Manchester High School a good school?

New Manchester High School ranks 250^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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