- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, GA
Paulding County High School
Federal NCES profile for Paulding County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130402001471
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paulding County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Paulding County High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paulding County High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402001471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+111 students YoY
Paulding County High School grew from 2,005 students in 2022-23 to 2,116 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 110.2 → 116.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+111 students YoY 130402001471 · Dallas, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,099 enr · 19.1:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Paulding County High School grew from 2,005 students in 2022-23 to 2,116 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 110.2 → 116.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Paulding County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Paulding
North Paulding High School
3,015 students
- This school
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 Paulding County High School reports 2,099 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paulding County High School compares
Paulding County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,099 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,099
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
475
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
African American 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Paulding County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Paulding County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paulding County 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 (~2,099 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paulding County High School
How many students attend Paulding County High School?
Paulding County High School has 2,099 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,005 (2022-23) → 2,116 (2023-24), up 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paulding County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paulding County High School is 19.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paulding County High School?
38.3% of students at Paulding County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paulding County High School?
The largest demographic group at Paulding County High School is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paulding County High School?
Paulding County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Paulding County High School rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Paulding County High School ranks #3 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 Paulding County High School, Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 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.