Paulding County School District
- 3236 ATLANTA HWY
- DALLAS, GA 30132
- (770) 443-8000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69.0% | 65.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,709 | $9,692 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | - |
| Number of Students | 27,908 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,975 | - |
District Test Scores
CRCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 1 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 86.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 85.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.7% | 92.4% | |
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 85.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.5% | 86.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.1% | 91.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.5% | 87.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.4% | 79.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 90.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.4% | 80.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.9% | 79.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.6% | 87.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.1% | 77.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 89.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 79.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 73.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.5% | 91.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 81.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.4% | 89.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.4% | 77.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.2% | 71.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 91.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.5% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.6% | 91.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.1% | 70.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.6% | 64.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.8% | 91.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.3% | 85.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.2% | 89.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.1% | 79.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 71.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.9% | 92.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.6% | 74.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 94.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.3% | 65.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 69.7% | |
GHSGT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.2% | 90.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 94.3% | 93.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 90.4% | 87.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 89.1% | 87.2% | |
Source: GA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 27,908 | 14.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 128 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,118 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,317 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,129 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,308 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,278 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,264 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,214 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,208 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,205 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,487 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,987 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,083 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,718 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 118 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 205 |
| Hispanic | 2,045 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 5,727 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 19,222 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 14,603 |
| Female | 13,841 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,975 | 14.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 15 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 133 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 1,064 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 764 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 336 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 47 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 62 |
| Elementary | 26 |
| Secondary | 36 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 34 |
| Library Support Staff | 30 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,179 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 23 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 35 |
| School Administrators | 94 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 132 |
| Student Support Services | 103 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 792 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $285,118,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $115,170,000 | 40.4% |
| Property Tax | $79,714,000 | 28.0% |
| General Sales Tax | $16,094,000 | 5.6% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $55,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $5,689,000 | 2.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $3,450,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $4,042,000 | 1.4% |
| Sale of Property | $27,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,472,000 | 1.2% |
| Private Contributions | $50,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,577,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $158,018,000 | 55.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $131,010,000 | 45.9% |
| School Lunch Programs | $541,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $17,836,000 | 6.3% |
| Other Programs | $1,731,000 | 0.6% |
| Non-Specified | $2,280,000 | 0.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,620,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $11,930,000 | 4.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,311,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $7,382,000 | 2.6% |
| Direct - Other | $237,000 | 0.08% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $233,890,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $160,373,000 | 68.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $61,530,000 | 26.3% |
| Student Support | $9,397,000 | 3.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $8,789,000 | 3.1% |
| General Administration Support | $1,445,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $13,804,000 | 4.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $14,958,000 | 5.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $9,992,000 | 3.5% |
| Other Support Services | $3,145,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $11,987,000 | 5.1% |
| Food Services | $9,772,000 | 3.4% |
| Enterprise Operations | $2,215,000 | 0.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,218 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 61 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 332 | 4.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Paulding County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 36
- Students: 27,908
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,975
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| ABNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4555 Dallas Acworth Hwy
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 542 | 15.1 |  Review This School |
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| ALLGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
312 Hart Rd
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 982 | 14.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BESSIE L. BAGGETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
948 Williams Lake Rd
Powder Springs, GA Public | KG-5 | 626 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| BURNT HICKORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
80 North Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 912 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| C. A. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1833 Mount Tabor Church Rd
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 771 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| CARL SCOGGINS SR. MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1663 Mulberry Rock Rd
Dallas, GA Public | 6-8 | 699 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| DALLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
520 Hardee St
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 498 | 13.5 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| EAST PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3320 East Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA Public | 9-12 | 1,734 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| EAST PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2945 Hiram Acworth Hwy
Dallas, GA Public | 6-8 | 930 | 14.8 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FLOYD L. SHELTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT CROSSROAD | ||||
1531 Cedarcrest Rd
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 1,046 | 15.7 | 3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HAL HUTCHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
586 Clonts Rd
Douglasville, GA Public | PK-5 | 665 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| HERSCHEL JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
100 Stadium Dr
Dallas, GA Public | 6-8 | 682 | 13.1 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIRAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 Seaboard Ave
Hiram, GA Public | PK-5 | 597 | 13.7 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HIRAM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
702 Virgie Ballentine Dr
Hiram, GA Public | 9-12 | 1,731 | 17.3 | 4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| J. A. DOBBINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
637 Williams Lake Rd
Powder Springs, GA Public | 6-8 | 880 | 14.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LENA MAE MOSES MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1066 Old County Farm Rd
Dallas, GA Public | 6-8 | 917 | 13.9 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LILLIAN C. POOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1002 Wayside Ln
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 460 | 12.1 | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MATTHEWS LEARNING CENTER FACILITY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
522 Hardee St
Dallas, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| MATTHEWS LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
335 Academy Dr
Dallas, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCGARITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
262 Rakestraw Mill Rd
Hiram, GA Public | PK-5 | 622 | 12.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2843 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 931 | 15.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #4 | ||||
1362 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA Public | PK-5 | 844 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| NEW GEORGIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5800 Mulberry Rock Rd
Villa Rica, GA Public | PK-5 | 383 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| NEW HIGH SCHOOL #4 | ||||
1364 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA Public | 9-12 | 2,096 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL #6 | ||||
3490 Ridge Rd
Douglasville, GA Public | 6-8 | 952 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| NORTH PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
300 North Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA Public | 9-11 | 1,318 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2223 Cartersville Hwy
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 491 | 13.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTHWEST PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
200 Reece St
Rome, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| PAULDING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1297 Villa Rica Hwy
Dallas, GA Public | 9-12 | 1,396 | 15.7 | 4 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| RITCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
140 Bethel Church Rd
Hiram, GA Public | KG-5 | 355 | 12.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROLAND W. RUSSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
44 Russom Elem. School Ln
Dallas, GA Public | PK-5 | 1,068 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| SAM D. PANTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
190 Panter School Rd
Hiram, GA Public | KG-5 | 650 | 14.9 | 3 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| SAMMY MCCLURE SR. MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
315 Bob Grogan Dr
Dallas, GA Public | 6-8 | 982 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SARA M. RAGSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA Public | KG-5 | 665 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
592 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA Public | 6-8 | 585 | 12.7 | 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
206 Hwy 101 South
Temple, GA Public | PK-5 | 434 | 14.0 | 3 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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