Enrollment
1,985
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, GA
East Paulding High School
Federal NCES profile for East Paulding High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130402002188
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Paulding High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Paulding High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Paulding High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402002188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Paulding High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Paulding High School
East Paulding High School is a large high school in Dallas, Georgia, enrolling 1,985 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,985 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dallas's high schools, it stands alongside North Paulding High School (3,015 students): East Paulding High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 20:1).
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and Paulding County High School (2,099 students) alongside East Paulding High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Paulding High School compares
East Paulding High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,985 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,985
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
African American 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, East Paulding High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes East Paulding High School.
$11,640
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 51.2%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Paulding High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulding County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Paulding High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Dallas
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,985 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Paulding High School
How many students attend East Paulding High School?
East Paulding High School has 1,985 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Paulding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Paulding High School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Paulding High School?
29.9% of students at East Paulding High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Paulding High School?
The largest demographic group at East Paulding High School is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Paulding High School?
East Paulding High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Paulding High School rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, East Paulding High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Dallas, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
Is East Paulding High School a good school?
East Paulding High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides East Paulding High School, Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students), Paulding County High School (2,099 students), and South Paulding High School (1,881 students). See the Paulding County district page for the complete list.
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