Serving 1,905 students in grades 9-12, South Paulding High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,905 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
South Paulding High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Paulding High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Paulding High School?
The graduation rate of South Paulding High School is 91%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Paulding High School?
1,905 students attend South Paulding High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of South Paulding High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Paulding High School?
South Paulding High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Paulding High School offer ?
South Paulding High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Paulding High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,905 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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