Manchester Middle School

Meriwether County
231 W Perry St
Manchester, GA 31816
274 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Manchester Middle School, located at 231 W. Perry St. in Manchester, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Meriwether County School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth for its middle-grades students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and foundational knowledge.

As part of the broader Meriwether County school community, Manchester Middle School works to integrate technology and student-centered instruction to engage its diverse learner population. The school’s administration and faculty focus on building a strong school culture that encourages community involvement and student participation in extracurricular activities. Families and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide updates by visiting the official school system website at http://www.mcssga.org.
274
Total Students
20.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    154 (56.2%)
  • White
    89 (32.5%)
  • Two or More
    18 (6.6%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Meriwether County
Phone: (706)846-2846
Website: http://www.mcssga.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 271
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 84
Grade 7 98
Grade 8 92
Gender Ratio