New Manchester High School reported an enrollment of 74 multiracial students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 32.1% increase from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
The school had a total student enrollment of 1,872 during 2024-25. Multiracial students composed 4% of the student population, ranking as the third-largest group on campus.
New Manchester High School is part of the Douglas County School District, which has its central office in Douglasville.
Within the 35 schools in Douglas County School District, Alexander High School recorded the largest number of multiracial students for 2024-25, enrolling 124 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports Georgia’s public school student body consisting of about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism is still a significant challenge in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of their school days in 2024, per the Georgia Department of Education. The agency has introduced a state initiative that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness campaign, and targeted assistance for high-need districts to improve student attendance rates.
In 2025, Georgia legislators updated attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The legislation also introduced new reporting rules and aligns with efforts to help students obtain diplomas through alternative opportunities.
By 2026, Georgia’s student-to-teacher ratio stood at about 14:1, remaining favorable compared with the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 1,328 | 53 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 1,533 | 61 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 1,647 | 65 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 1,649 | 65 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 1,729 | 51 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 1,644 | 49 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 1,589 | 47 | 3% |
| 2018-19 | 1,615 | 64 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 1,628 | 65 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 1,683 | 67 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 1,743 | 52 | 3% |
| 2022-23 | 1,821 | 54 | 3% |
| 2023-24 | 1,876 | 56 | 3% |
| 2024-25 | 1,872 | 74 | 4% |
