Paulding High School is a public high school in Paulding, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Paulding Exempted Village Schools district. It is Paulding's second high school.
Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Paulding High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paulding High School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Do What Is Right - Do Our Very Best - Treat Others As We Want To Be Treated
School Rankings
Paulding High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paulding High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2433 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
84%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulding High School's ranking?
Paulding High School is ranked #2433 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Paulding High School often compared to?
Paulding High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antwerp Local High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paulding High School?
The graduation rate of Paulding High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Paulding High School?
343 students attend Paulding High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paulding High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paulding High School?
Paulding High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paulding High School offer ?
Paulding High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paulding High School part of?
Paulding High School is part of Paulding Exempted Village School District.
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