How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Paulding County | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, Georgia | Cedartown, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 31,518 | 7,878 |
| Number of Schools | 33 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Paulding County | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,037 | $13,543 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 22.3% |
| State Revenue | 51.2% | 52.0% |
| Local Revenue | 36.7% | 25.6% |
Paulding County
Federal State Local
Polk County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Paulding County | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.6% | 53.3% |
| African American | 31.7% | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% | 25.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.1% | 77.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Paulding County | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 69 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 532.9:1 | 553.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.7% | 18.8% |
School Types
Paulding County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
Polk County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.