How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J. A. Dobbins Middle School | Paulding County High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Powder Springs, GA | Dallas, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 531 | 2,099 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.4% | 38.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | J. A. Dobbins Middle School | Paulding County High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,294 | $12,294 |
| District | Paulding County | Paulding County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J. A. Dobbins Middle School | Paulding County High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.5% | 42.8% |
| African American | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.6% | 13.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J. A. Dobbins Middle School | Paulding County High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 531:1 | 419.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.7% | 33.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 175 | 475 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.