Enrollment
3,015
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, GA
North Paulding High School
Federal NCES profile for North Paulding High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130402003625
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Paulding High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Paulding High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Paulding High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
151.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Paulding High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Paulding High School
North Paulding High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Dallas, Georgia, enrolling 3,015 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 39% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,015 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dallas's high schools, it stands alongside Paulding County High School (2,099 students): North Paulding High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 19.1:1).
Paulding County also operates Paulding County High School (2,099 students) and East Paulding High School (1,985 students) alongside North 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 North Paulding High School compares
North 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 75% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,015 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,015
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 56.8%
African American 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, North Paulding High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes North 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 North Paulding High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- 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 (~3,015 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Paulding High School
How many students attend North Paulding High School?
North Paulding High School has 3,015 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Paulding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Paulding High School is 20:1, which is 39% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Paulding High School?
15.3% of students at North Paulding High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Paulding High School?
The largest demographic group at North Paulding High School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Paulding High School?
North Paulding High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 North Paulding High School rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, North Paulding High School ranks #2 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 North Paulding High School a good school?
North Paulding High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 North Paulding High School, Paulding County also operates Paulding County High School (2,099 students), East Paulding High School (1,985 students), and South Paulding High School (1,881 students). See the Paulding County district page for the complete list.
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