- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglasville, GA
South Paulding High School
Federal NCES profile for South Paulding 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 130402003438
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Paulding High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Paulding High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Paulding High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
South Paulding High School held near 1,905 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.2 → 104.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130402003438 · Douglasville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,881 enr · 18.1:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
South Paulding High School held near 1,905 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.2 → 104.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Paulding 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
- This school
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 South Paulding High School reports 1,881 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Paulding High School compares
South 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,881
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
231
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, South Paulding High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 South Paulding 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
- 1,460
- 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 Douglasville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Douglas County High School
Standard public school
1,958 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
New Manchester High School
Standard public school
1,894 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Alexander High School
Standard public school
1,830 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill High School
Standard public school
1,646 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Paulding High School
How many students attend South Paulding High School?
South Paulding High School has 1,881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,911 (2022-23) → 1,905 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Paulding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Paulding High School is 18.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Paulding High School?
27.7% of students at South Paulding High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Paulding High School?
The largest demographic group at South Paulding High School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Paulding High School?
South Paulding High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 South Paulding High School rank among high schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Paulding High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, 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 Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides South Paulding 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.