Paulding County

District Overview
Headquartered at 3236 Atlanta Highway in Dallas, Georgia, the Paulding County School District is a thriving public educational system serving a large suburban community within the greater Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan region. Fully open and operating as a traditional public school system, the district provides a seamless academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Across its 34 operational schools, Paulding County serves an extensive student body of 31,426 children, offering a structured yet expansive environment designed to foster academic achievement, developmental growth, and community connection.

The district's student population reflects a vibrant community mosaic, encompassing diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds across all grade levels. To effectively guide and support this student body, Paulding County maintains a robust workforce of over 8,097 full-time equivalent personnel. This includes a strong instructional core of more than 4,250 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by approximately 436 instructional aides and over 3,400 dedicated support staff members who oversee transportation, facilities, and student services. For families, students, and educational researchers, the Paulding County School District stands as a prominent example of a well-resourced suburban school system tailored to meet the dynamic needs of a growing community.
34
Total Schools
31,426
Total Students
4,250.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paulding County
Demographic Student Count
White14,514
Hispanic4,406
Black9,958
Asian513
Two or More1,925
American Indian73
Pacific Islander37
  • White
    14,514 (46.2%)
  • Black
    9,958 (31.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4,406 (14.0%)
  • Two or More
    1,925 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    513 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    73 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    37 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Paulding County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary19
Middle10
High5
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:34
Students:31,426*
Teachers (FTE):4,250.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in Paulding County
Found 34 Schools