For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 737 students in 31816, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in 31816, GA are Manchester High School and Manchester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 31816 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 31816, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 31816 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manchester High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31816, GA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 N 5th Ave
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-8445
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-8445
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 W Perry St
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-2846
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-2846
Grades: 6-9
| 307 students
31816, Georgia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Even Start (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
201 Perry Street
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-2311
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Directions (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-5491
Manchester, GA 31816
(706) 846-5491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 31816, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in 31816, GA include Manchester High School and Manchester Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in 31816?
2 public high schools are located in 31816.
What is the racial composition of students in 31816?
31816 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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