Langston Hughes High School vs New Manchester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langston Hughes High School
Fairburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
New Manchester High School
Douglasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students
| Measure | Langston Hughes High School Fairburn, Georgia | New Manchester High School Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 431 | #233 of 431 |
| National rank | #16563 of 16,910 | #12797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,891 | 1,894 |
| Enrollment | 1,891 | 1,894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 33% |
| city | Fairburn | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Manchester High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 10.5).
- •New Manchester High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 9%).
- •New Manchester High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •New Manchester High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 100%).
- •Langston Hughes High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.6).
- •New Manchester High School is the larger school with 1,894 students compared with 1,891.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Langston Hughes High School better than New Manchester High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Manchester High School ranks higher (32.4 vs 10.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Langston Hughes High School and New Manchester High School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Fairburn and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langston Hughes High School: 1,891. New Manchester High School: 1,894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langston Hughes High School and New Manchester High School rank in Georgia?
Langston Hughes High School is 415th of 431 and New Manchester High School is 233rd of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).