- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130402003625
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
North Paulding High School held near 3,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 151.9 → 158.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 130402003625 · Dallas, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,015 enr · 20:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Paulding County High School (2,099 students)
North Paulding High School held near 3,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 151.9 → 158.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Paulding High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- 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 North Paulding High School reports 3,015 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Paulding High School compares
North 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Paulding County reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~3,015 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,986 (2022-23) → 3,052 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.