- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, GA
South Paulding Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Paulding Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130402002187
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Paulding Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Paulding Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Paulding Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402002187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
South Paulding Middle School grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 130402002187 · Dallas, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 14.1:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
South Paulding Middle School grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Paulding Middle 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
- South Paulding
South Paulding High School
1,881 students
- Hiram High Sch
Hiram High School
1,460 students
- This school 507
South Paulding Middle School
507 students
What this shows South Paulding Middle School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Paulding Middle School compares
South Paulding Middle 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, South Paulding Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Paulding Middle 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
Similar middle schools in Dallas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lena Mae Moses Middle School
Standard public school
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Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 10:1 students per teacher
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
Standard public school
809 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Herschel Jones Middle School
Standard public school
728 students 14:1 students per teacher
P. B. Ritch Middle School
Standard public school
690 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
East Paulding Middle School
Standard public school
630 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Paulding Middle School
How many students attend South Paulding Middle School?
South Paulding Middle School has 507 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Paulding Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Paulding Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Paulding Middle School?
39.9% of students at South Paulding Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Paulding Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Paulding Middle School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Paulding Middle School?
South Paulding Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, South Paulding Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides South Paulding Middle 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.