Total enrollment
2,245
-62 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Meriwether County
Georgia · Public K-12
Meriwether County's public-school footprint spans 7 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 2,245, the largest district being Meriwether County Public Schools. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Meriwether County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Meriwether County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 22.8% | #118 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,245 | #108 of 137 | #2,103 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #67 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #8 of 137 | #672 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.2% | #29 of 137 | #143 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.8% | #71 of 137 | #685 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
20,929
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,245
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,340
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.2%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,124 students
Middle
2
448 students
High
3
673 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Meriwether County Public Schools
2,245 students · 1 district in Meriwether County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Meriwether County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.0% under 18
Test scores in Meriwether County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Greenville Middle School· 28.4%
- Mountain View Elementary School· 24.1%
- Manchester Middle School· 20.4%
- Unity Elementary School (PK-5)· 17.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary School | Manchester | Elementary | PK-05 | 681 | · |
| Manchester High School | Manchester | High | 09-12 | 447 | · |
| Unity Elementary School (PK-5) | Luthersville | Elementary | PK-05 | 443 | · |
| Manchester Middle School | Manchester | Middle | 06-08 | 274 | · |
| Greenville High School | Greenville | High | 09-12 | 222 | · |
| Greenville Middle School | Greenville | Middle | 06-08 | 174 | · |
| Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center | Warm Springs | High | 06-12 | 4 | · |
Cities in Meriwether County
About Meriwether County
In Georgia, Meriwether County is a low-population county of about 20,929 residents. 7 public schools across the county teaches about 2,245 students between them.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $57,340 a year, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 9% meaningfully below the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Meriwether County comprises 2 elementary schools (1,124 students), 2 middle schools (448), and 3 high schools (673).
Meriwether County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,245 students across Meriwether County.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 3%: 2,307 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,245 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Meriwether County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data