- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130402002188
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
East Paulding High School held near 1,904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 109.3 → 114.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130402002188 · Dallas, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,985 enr · 18.2:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
East Paulding High School held near 1,904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 109.3 → 114.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Paulding High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Paulding
North Paulding High School
3,015 students
- Paulding Count
Paulding County High School
2,099 students
- This school
East Paulding High School
1,985 students
- South Paulding
South Paulding High School
1,881 students
- Hiram High Sch
Hiram High School
1,460 students
- Floyd L. Shelt
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad
1,389 students
What this shows East Paulding High School reports 1,985 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Paulding High School compares
East Paulding High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Paulding County reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,985 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,905 (2022-23) → 1,904 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.