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#1852 of 2,268 schools in GA

Hiram High School

High School · Paulding County · Hiram, GA

A Paulding County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

702 Virgie Ballentine Dr, Hiram, GA 30141

  • Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$13,037
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at Hiram High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hiram High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hiram), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,724

Median home value

$254,800

Median rent

$1,706/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brighton Private SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–101.1 mi75Compare →
Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4privateK–123.1 mi160Compare →
Paulding County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–123.8 mi2,116Compare →
East Paulding High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–124.5 mi1,904Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Paulding County

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#31 of 33
District spending per student
$13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hiram High School is listed in Paulding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hiram High School

Hiram High School is a public high school in Hiram, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 1,503 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,852 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hiram High School

What grades does Hiram High School serve?

Hiram High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hiram High School?

Hiram High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,503 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiram High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hiram High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hiram High School rank in GA?

Hiram High School ranks #1,852 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Hiram High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hiram High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hiram High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hiram High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hiram High School a charter school?

No, Hiram High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hiram High School a Title I school?

No, Hiram High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hiram High School?

67.7% of students at Hiram High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Paulding County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 30141)
25,881
Area average commute
41.7 min
Area median age
37.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30141; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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