For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 8,575 students in Paulding County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Paulding County, GA are North Paulding High School, Paulding County High School and East Paulding High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Paulding County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Paulding High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Paulding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Paulding High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-9400
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Paulding County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1297 Villa Rica Hwy
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8008
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8008
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
East Paulding High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3320 E Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-5100
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,904 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Hiram High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Virgie Ballentine Dr
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-1182
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-1182
Gr: 9-12 | 1,503 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Paulding County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Matthews Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
335 Academy Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-7028
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-7028
Matthews Learning Center Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
522 Hardee St
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8000
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8000
Paulding Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
538 Industrial Blvd N
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-1166
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-1166
140 Bethel Church Rd
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-4269
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-4269
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paulding County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Paulding County, GA include North Paulding High School, Paulding County High School and East Paulding High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paulding County?
4 public high schools are located in Paulding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County?
Paulding County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Paulding County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Paulding County include: Hiram High School vs. East Paulding High School, North Paulding High School vs. East Paulding High School, East Paulding High School vs. North Paulding High School
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