Paulding County High School

2,099 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paulding County High School, located in Dallas, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Paulding County School District. As a traditional public high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard academic pathways, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school fosters a strong sense of community spirit, often centered around its athletic programs—known as the "Patriots"—and a wide variety of extracurricular clubs and organizations that encourage student engagement outside of the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Dallas community, acting as a hub for student development and regional activities. With a focus on academic growth, school pride, and student well-being, Paulding County High School emphasizes preparing its graduates to become productive citizens. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth through sports, arts, and career-technical education, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

2,099

Total Students

120.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paulding County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	898
Hispanic	275
Black	776
Asian	17
Two or More	128
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
898 (42.8%)
Black
776 (37.0%)
Hispanic
275 (13.1%)
Two or More
128 (6.1%)
Asian
17 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)443-8008
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,099
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,015
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	226

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 592

Grade 10 516

Grade 11 507

Grade 12 484