Enrollment
2,099
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130402001471
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paulding County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paulding County High School
Paulding County High School is a large high school in Dallas, Georgia, enrolling 2,099 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Georgia schools and 33% 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 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,099 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 631 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,099 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 42 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dallas's high schools, it stands alongside North Paulding High School (3,015 students): Paulding County High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 20:1).
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and East Paulding High School (1,985 students) alongside Paulding County 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 Paulding County High School compares
Paulding County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes Paulding County 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 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
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~2,099 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (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 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.
Is Paulding County High School a good school?
Paulding County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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