South Paulding Middle School

507 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Paulding Middle School, located at 592 Nebo Rd in Dallas, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Paulding County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a comprehensive learning environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and foundational knowledge across various core subjects, ensuring that students meet the state’s educational standards.

Beyond academics, South Paulding Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which encourage students to explore their interests and build social skills. With a supportive faculty and a focus on fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

507

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Paulding Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	66
Black	118
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
293 (57.8%)
Black
118 (23.3%)
Hispanic
66 (13.0%)
Two or More
24 (4.7%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)445-8500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 6 178

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 163