At a glance
Reported students
1,894
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
102.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
544
New Manchester High School: 1,894 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,805
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about New Manchester High School
New Manchester High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Douglasville. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Douglas County. NCES reports 1,894 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (76.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.7%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking New Manchester High School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 102.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.34
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black76.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Douglas County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Douglas County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,958 reported students
Alexander High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,830 reported students
Chapel Hill High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,646 reported students
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,460 reported students
Chapel Hill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,036 reported students
Mason Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
853 reported students
Public schools near New Manchester High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill High School High · Douglas County | 09–12 | 1,646 | 3.2 mi |
| Langston Hughes High School High · Fulton County | 09–12 | 1,891 | 4.5 mi |
| Westlake High School High · Fulton County | 09–12 | 2,056 | 5.3 mi |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School High · Douglas County | 09–12 | 1,460 | 5.5 mi |
| Douglas County High School High · Douglas County | 09–12 | 1,958 | 6.4 mi |
| Alexander High School High · Douglas County | 09–12 | 1,830 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Manchester High School
What grades does New Manchester High School serve?
New Manchester High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Douglas County.
How many students attend New Manchester High School?
New Manchester High School reported 1,894 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,805 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Manchester High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 1,894 students and 102.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Manchester High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Manchester High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of New Manchester High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Manchester High School in?
New Manchester High School is part of Douglas County, based in Douglasville, GA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Manchester High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chapel Hill High School (3.2 mi), Langston Hughes High School (4.5 mi), Westlake High School (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.