Georgia public high school · Douglas County

New Manchester High School

4925 Highway 92/166, Douglasville, GA 30135. 435 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

55.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)4.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
15.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)2.5 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
89.3%4-year graduation rate (2025)2.1 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
960Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
69.1%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)4.5 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
40.7%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)9.4 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from New Manchester

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 25.7%Georgia private college 3.7%Out-of-state college 15.9%Georgia technical college 10.1%Career credential, working 7.4%Working, not in college 20.9%Not found in Georgia records 16.3%

    Share of the 435 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama A & M University, Alabama State University, Jacksonville State University, Southern University and A & M College, Tennessee State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Kennesaw State University3650%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    West Georgia Technical College3640%$2,469$41,700$8,672
    Georgia State University1951%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Albany State University1230%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    University of West Georgia1144%$11,787$54,320$20,750

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher15.3%
    Associate degree2.5%
    Certificate or other credential19.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet16.5%
    No credential, not enrolled45.9%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher15.2%
    Associate degree3.9%
    Certificate or other credential16.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.9%
    No credential, not enrolled60.4%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202355%
New Manchester High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

34.6%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
14.7%Needed remedial English
25.2%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
18.3Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black76%
Hispanic15%
Multiracial4%
White4%
Asian1%
66%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
4.6%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Chapel Hill High School (3.2 mi, 66.5% to college) · Langston Hughes High School (4.5 mi, 51.5% to college) · Westlake High School (5.3 mi, 72.2% to college) · Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School (5.5 mi, 42.7% to college) · Douglas County High School (6.4 mi, 58.6% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Douglas County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureNew ManchesterDouglas CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)55.4%57.6%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)89.3%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)960—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)40.7%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of New Manchester High School graduates go to college?
55.4% of the Class of 2024 at New Manchester High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do New Manchester High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most New Manchester High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, West Georgia Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at New Manchester High School?
New Manchester High School has a four-year graduation rate of 89.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many New Manchester High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
15.3% of New Manchester High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.