North Paulding High School

Summary:

North Paulding High School is a public high school serving 2,986 students in grades 9-12 in Dallas, Georgia, which is part of the Paulding County School District. This school has consistently ranked in the top 100 high schools in Georgia over the past decade, currently ranking 95th out of 458 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

North Paulding High School stands out for its strong academic performance. The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.6% to 95.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the Paulding County and state averages. Additionally, North Paulding outperforms the county and state on Milestones Assessments across all subject areas, including a 50.1% proficiency rate in American Literature and Composition, compared to 40.3% for Paulding County and 42% for Georgia. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.61% to 21.33% over the past three years, lower than nearby Paulding County High School (47.83%) and East Paulding High School (37.74%).

While North Paulding High School outperforms many of its nearby peers, it still has room for improvement to reach the level of the top-performing high schools in the region, such as Hillgrove High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School, and Harrison High School in the Cobb County School District, which have higher state rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. Nevertheless, North Paulding High School has maintained a consistent level of performance over the past decade, suggesting a stable and effective educational environment that has been able to support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 N Paulding Dr
       Dallas, GA  30132


(770) 443-9400

District: Paulding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,468 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  2,986

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.2%
African American:
23.2%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Paulding High School ranks better than 79.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Paulding County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.48. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Paulding High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details North Paulding High School has the largest high school student body size in the Paulding County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Paulding High School is $7,468, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Paulding County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Paulding High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks North Paulding High School 95th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See North Paulding High School in the ranking list.)

Paulding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulding County 87th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Paulding High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 81.81 41st 370 88.9%
2009 58.24 148th 372 60.2%
2010 75.69 69th 384 82.0%
2011 69.92 93rd 402 76.9%
2012 70.62 88th 396 77.8%
2013 67.06 97th 425 77.2%
2014 68.24 88th 425 79.3%
2015 53.60 129th 435 70.3%
2016 56.64 120th 426 71.8%
2017 55.67 110th 420 73.8%
2018 58.99 114th 428 73.4%
2019 62.50 102nd 438 76.7%
2021 63.23 90th 410 78.0%
2022 65.90 92nd 429 78.6%
2023 66.96 89th 442 79.9%
2024 67.48 95th 458 79.3%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

North Paulding High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Open Quote Love this school and all the hard working staff that keep it going! Blessed to be a part of the North Paulding community! Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, August 7, 2020

Open Quote Opened school, didn't require masks. Got upset with students and suspended them for showing the reality they are facing due to the principal's poor leadership skills and inability to think for herself. "It's the government's fault!" No, it is yours. You are the adult in charge. Those kids have every right to speak up when their safety is at risk. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Open Quote The principal has not been very visible and seems distant. The website is never updated with current events at the school. Many of the teachers seem uncaring, but this is public school after all. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Paulding High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 327 63 2 17 1 n/a n/a 7 417
2009 636 137 4 33 1 n/a n/a 19 830
2010 979 189 9 92 10 3 36 0 1318
2011 1299 227 13 118 8 4 53 0 1722
2012 1315 238 13 148 4 3 54 0 1775
2013 1404 248 21 158 3 2 58 0 1894
2014 1482 261 23 163 3 2 49 0 1983
2015 1545 265 17 155 5 1 46 0 2034
2016 1587 273 18 165 7 3 56 0 2109
2017 1613 310 16 194 8 3 57 0 2201
2018 1630 344 23 218 6 3 71 0 2295
2019 1625 445 37 238 5 3 81 0 2434
2020 1674 506 39 245 7 4 95 0 2570
2021 1712 564 41 256 8 4 113 0 2698
2022 1757 635 40 276 8 2 118 0 2836
2023 1798 692 42 317 10 2 125 0 2986

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Paulding High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 417 32.0 13.0 19.5
2009 830 55.0 15.1 19.9
2010 1318 75.0 17.5 21.6
2011 1722 82.0 21.0 22.5
2012 1775 86.0 20.6 23.1
2013 1894 88.0 21.5 21.1
2014 1983 91.0 21.7 21.1
2015 2034 91.0 22.3 20.1
2016 2109 104.0 20.2 20.3
2017 2201 110.8 19.8 19.3
2018 2295 118.2 19.4 18
2019 2434 123.0 19.7 18.2
2020 2570 126.9 20.2 19.3
2021 2698 131.0 20.5 18.6
2022 2836 142.5 19.9 n/a
2023 2986 151.9 19.6 21.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Paulding High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 417 32.0 13.0 19.5
2009 830 55.0 15.1 19.9
2010 1318 75.0 17.5 21.6
2011 1722 82.0 21.0 22.5
2012 1775 86.0 20.6 23.1
2013 1894 88.0 21.5 21.1
2014 1983 91.0 21.7 21.1
2015 2034 91.0 22.3 20.1
2016 2109 104.0 20.2 20.3
2017 2201 110.8 19.8 19.3
2018 2295 118.2 19.4 18
2019 2434 123.0 19.7 18.2
2020 2570 126.9 20.2 19.3
2021 2698 131.0 20.5 18.6
2022 2836 142.5 19.9 n/a
2023 2986 151.9 19.6 21.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Paulding High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $130 (1.9%) $6,827 (98.1%) $6,957
2018 $123 (1.7%) $7,196 (98.3%) $7,319
2019 $130 (1.7%) $7,338 (98.3%) $7,468

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Paulding High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 438 High schoolsRanks 89th of 442 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (North Paulding High School)48.846.2
 2.6%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Paulding County)45.839.1
 6.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (North Paulding High School)25.823.8
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Paulding County)44.128.1
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (North Paulding High School)55.756.2
 0.5%
   End of Course Biology (Paulding County)48.249.2
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (North Paulding High School)65.763.9
 1.8%
   End of Course United States History (Paulding County)59.247.8
 11.4%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24342986
 22.7%
African American445692
 55.5%
American Indian510
 100%
Asian3742
 13.5%
Hispanic238317
 33.2%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White16251798
 10.6%
Two or More Races81125
 54.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%21.3%
 3.1%


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North Paulding High School ranks 95th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at North Paulding High School are 60% White, 23% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,986 students attended North Paulding High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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