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5.2 avg / 10

Paulding County School District

School District · Dallas, Georgia

Students: 31,831
Teachers (FTE): 2,140

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

33

19 elem, 9 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,037

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#158 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,037

$1,091 vs Georgia median

District size

31,831 students

Much larger than Georgia median

About Paulding County

Paulding County is a Dallas, Georgia school district serving 33 schools. The district educates 31,831 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $13,037 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Paulding County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Union Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Paulding County students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 41.5%.

The district includes 19 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Paulding County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 39.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.5%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Paulding County with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Dallas
Total Enrollment
31,831
Teachers (FTE)
2,140
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Paulding County?

Paulding County has 33 schools in total — 19 elementary, 9 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Paulding County?

The average composite rating for Paulding County is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Paulding County?

Paulding County spends $13,037 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Paulding County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Paulding County is 14.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Paulding County?

Union Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Paulding County with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Paulding County?

Across schools in Paulding County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Paulding County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Paulding County has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 33 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
39.5%
ELA Proficiency
41.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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