- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130402002338
👥 S:T ratio 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hiram · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hiram High School held near 1,503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 88.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 130402002338 · Hiram, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,460 enr · 17.4:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Hiram High School held near 1,503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 88.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hiram 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
- East Paulding
East Paulding High School
1,985 students
- South Paulding
South Paulding High School
1,881 students
- This school
Hiram High School
1,460 students
- Floyd L. Shelt
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad
1,389 students
What this shows Hiram High School reports 1,460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiram High School compares
Hiram 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Paulding County reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,460 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,468 (2022-23) → 1,503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
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 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 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.
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.