South Paulding High School

South Paulding High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1364 Winn Rd,  Douglasville, GA
Paulding County Schools
3.7
3.8
1,922 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Keith Rowland
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
36.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
378:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
63.1%
Black
23.8%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Limited English proficient
<1%
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 383 Students
University of West Georgia 323 Students
University of Georgia 285 Students
Georgia State University 262 Students
Georgia Southern University 185 Students
Berry College 148 Students
Emory University 110 Students
Auburn University 106 Students
Columbus State University 104 Students
The University of Alabama 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 111 Students
Business 95 Students
Biology 91 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Marketing 39 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Education 28 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 377 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/7/2024
During my time as a student of South Paulding High School, I have made many connections but there are definitely some things I didn't enjoy. Some of the students and faculty are better than others and I would like to see the administration change. Even though I haven't had a specific event with the administration, there's some things I've seen that I wish could change.
4.0 Alum
12/26/2023
Overall it is a good school, the environment is good and most of the teachers are very good teachers that care about their students.
4.0 Alum
6/16/2023
While most people say that they hated high school and would never go back, I cannot say the same. South Paulding truly prepared me for what college was going to be like and gave me amazing memories. I would recommend this high school to anyone moving into the county, because of its amazing teaching staff and multitude of resources. SPHS made me a strong student, but an even stronger woman.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
3.0 parent
4/4/2022
I attended South Paulding High School for a year and from my experience I can see the school is lacking in many areas. First this school doesn't use or give Chromebooks or laptops to students. So the school automatically expects every student to have access to one at home and for some underprivilege...
3.0 student
4/22/2019
It’s pretty average compared to homeschool, i’m not bullied, I try and do my work well, and I can say i’m a proud B C student. From all the courses I don’t ever learn anything useful and it’s difficult to learn with how bland the system is.
1.0 parent
3/8/2019
I had high hopes for this school but after my child attended I realize very quick that the school was not designed for minorities, even after being warned not to send my children here I didn’t listen and did it anyway but before this school ruined my child’s education we decided to move
3.0 parent
3/8/2018
This school has it's pro's and con's. It has improved in some ways. I think they should be more responsive.

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South Paulding High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Douglasville, GA and is served by the Paulding County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,922 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. South Paulding High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heirway Christian Academy, Brighton Private School, Praise Academy, and more. Learn more about what Douglasville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Paulding High School.

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