South Paulding High School vs. Paulding County High School
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School Overview
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Paulding County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,881 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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 2,099 students in grades 9-12, Paulding County High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,881 students
2,099 students
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
120 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1059 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
66%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
548
592
Grade 10 Students
443
516
Grade 11 Students
442
507
Grade 12 Students
448
484
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
27%
37%
% White
57%
43%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%