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Paulding County

Georgia · Public School District
33
Schools
31,518
Students
$12,294
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
42.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
89.1%
Graduation Rate
+2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Paulding County is a public school district in Georgia serving 31,518 students across 33 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,294 is below the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (33)
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Paulding High School09–121,905
Hiram High School09–121,468
North Paulding High School09–122,986
Paulding County High School09–122,005
South Paulding High School09–121,911
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,294-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
37%
State
51.2%
Local (property tax)
36.7%
Federal
12.1%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
33
Schools
31,518
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.1%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 33 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paulding County?
Paulding County has 33 public schools, serving a total of 31,518 students.
What is the graduation rate for Paulding County?
The graduation rate is 89.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Paulding County spend per student?
Paulding County spends $12,294 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Paulding County?
43% of students in Paulding County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Paulding County?
No, Paulding County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Paulding County serve?
Paulding County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Paulding County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Paulding County is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.