Paulding County High School

Paulding County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1297 Villa Rica Hwy,  Dallas, GA
Paulding County Schools
3.4
3.2
1,932 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Craig Wilcox
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
61.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
381:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
47.4%
Black
34.4%
Hispanic
11.2%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Kennesaw State University 410 Students
University of Georgia 373 Students
Georgia State University 339 Students
University of West Georgia 229 Students
Emory University 212 Students
Berry College 178 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 167 Students
Georgia Southern University 153 Students
Mercer University 135 Students
Columbus State University 124 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 145 Students
Nursing 112 Students
Psychology 110 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 102 Students
Business 88 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Biotechnology 41 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Physical Therapy 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 254 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/6/2025
The best part of my experience in Paulding County High School is how friendly and kind everyone is, and how willing students are in helping people. The worst part, though, is the struggle with accessibility since the building's a bit too old to have been made the most wheelchair accessible place, especially with doors.
2.0 Senior
12/17/2024
Overall, It's a great school, but not necessarily a school I would let my kid attend. -Sincerely a current senior.
3.0 Senior
3/18/2024
I just wish the school got out there a bit more. Our school is very basic and doesn't really allow too much room for creativity and new ideas.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 15 Reviews
1.0 other
8/10/2025
School has a terrible schedule. The classes are in blocks. One class period lasts for over 2 hours which is insane. Classes go in order: 1st class: 90mins2nd class: 88 mins3rd Class: 130 mins(Lunch 20 minutes)4th class: 87 minutes Not only are none of the classes the same length… but the schools lun...
4.0 student
10/28/2022
I am in the Academy for science medicine and research, and they offer great help and opportunities. They have helped every second of the way making sure that I learn everything required. The teachers offer help when needed, and the students in my classes are there to learn. I have run into problems...
2.0 other
11/8/2019
if youre in the magnet program your secluded from "normal students' . you get better teachers and more privileges . if youre a normal student you are just seen as a student. magnet students are treated way better. safety at that school is horrible . a kid brought a unloaded gun to school and they kn...
5.0 parent
6/5/2018
My daughter has been attending this school for 2 years now and we love it. They have a fantastic magnet program.

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Paulding County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dallas, GA, in the Dallas neighborhood, and is served by the Paulding County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,932 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Paulding County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $345,252. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brighton Private School, Grace Baptist Academy, Grace Baptist Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paulding County High School.

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