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Meriwether County

Georgia · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 2,323 students, in a county of 20,929 residents.

Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,323
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,340
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Meriwether County
2,323 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
White
57%
Hispanic
1%
Black
39%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
33%
Hispanic
0%
Black
56%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mountain View Elementary SchoolManchesterElementaryPK-05756·
Unity Elementary School (PK-5)LuthersvilleElementaryPK-05427·
Manchester High SchoolManchesterHigh09-12403·
Manchester Middle SchoolManchesterMiddle06-08313·
Greenville High SchoolGreenvilleHigh09-12252·
Greenville Middle SchoolGreenvilleMiddle06-08170·
Good Sheperd Therapeutic CenterWarm SpringsSecondary09-102·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Meriwether County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Meriwether County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 2,323.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Meriwether County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Meriwether County?
Meriwether County is the largest school district in Meriwether County, serving approximately 2,323 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Meriwether County?
Meriwether County has roughly 20,929 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Meriwether County?
Median household income in Meriwether County is $57,340, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Meriwether County?
Approximately 14.5% of adults 25 and older in Meriwether County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Meriwether County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.8% of students in Meriwether County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Meriwether County schools?
Across Meriwether County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Meriwether County?
Meriwether County residents are approximately 57% White, 1% Hispanic, 39% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Meriwether County is owner-occupied?
Meriwether County has about 9,820 housing units, of which roughly 73.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data