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North Paulding High School

High School · Paulding County · Dallas, GA

A Paulding County high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 North Paulding Dr, Dallas, GA 30132

  • Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation17.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$13,037
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at North Paulding High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

31.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Paulding 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average681/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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

$102,800

Median home value

$332,700

Median rent

$1,514/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
17.9% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Woodland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–123.5 mi1,501Compare →
Allatoona High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–124.9 mi1,642Compare →
East Paulding High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available1,904Compare →
Hiram High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–12Not available1,503Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Paulding County

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#22 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

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

About North Paulding High School

North Paulding High School is a public high school in Dallas, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 3,052 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,430 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Paulding High School

What grades does North Paulding High School serve?

North Paulding High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Paulding High School?

North Paulding High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,052 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Paulding High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Paulding High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Paulding High School rank in GA?

North Paulding High School ranks #1,430 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is North Paulding High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Paulding High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 North Paulding High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Paulding High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Paulding High School a charter school?

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

Is North Paulding High School a Title I school?

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

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

31.7% of students at North Paulding 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
3,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
158
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Paulding County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 30132)
50,803
Area average commute
37.8 min
Area median age
36.5
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 30132; 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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