Enrollment
1,460
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hiram, GA
Hiram High School
Federal NCES profile for Hiram High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130402002338
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiram High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hiram · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiram High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiram High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hiram, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402002338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hiram High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hiram High School
Hiram High School is a large high school in Hiram, Georgia, enrolling 1,460 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Georgia schools and 21% 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 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,460 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and Paulding County High School (2,099 students) alongside Hiram 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 Hiram High School compares
Hiram 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,460
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 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
African American 54.0%
White 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Hiram High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes Hiram 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 Hiram 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiram 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
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hiram High School
How many students attend Hiram High School?
Hiram High School has 1,460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hiram, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiram High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiram High School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiram High School?
44.5% of students at Hiram High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiram High School?
The largest demographic group at Hiram High School is African American at 54.0% of enrollment, in Hiram, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiram High School?
Hiram High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hiram High School rank among public schools in Hiram?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiram High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hiram, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hiram on the city page.
Is Hiram High School a good school?
Hiram High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. 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 Hiram High School, Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students), Paulding County High School (2,099 students), and East Paulding High School (1,985 students). See the Paulding County district page for the complete list.
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