Best Schools in Paulding County, GA
Paulding County, GA has a total of 37 schools including 7 high schools, 10 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 34,880 students attend Paulding County, GA schools. On average, schools in Paulding County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Paulding County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Paulding County, GA
Paulding County, GA has 7 high schools with 12,482 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Paulding County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Paulding County don't meet expectations.
1. Harrison High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2121 Students
2. Paulding County High School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2005 Students
3. North Paulding High School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2986 Students
4. South Paulding High School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
5. East Paulding High School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1905 Students
6. Hiram High School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1468 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paulding County, GA
Paulding County, GA has 10 middle schools with 7,949 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Paulding County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Paulding County meet expectations.
1. Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1536 Students
2. Lena Mae Moses Middle School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
3. East Paulding Middle School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
4. Irma C. Austin Middle School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 792 Students
5. South Paulding Middle School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
6. Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
7. J. A. Dobbins Middle School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
8. Herschel Jones Middle School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
9. P. B. Ritch Middle School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
10. Lindley 6th Grade Academy
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 • 521 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paulding County, GA
Paulding County, GA has 20 elementary schools with 14,449 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Paulding County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Paulding County don't meet expectations.
1. Burnt Hickory Elementary School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1044 Students
2. Roland W. Russom Elementary
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Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 936 Students
3. Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad
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Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1439 Students
4. Vaughan Elementary School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
5. C. A. Roberts Elementary School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
6. Wc Abney Elementary
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Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1270 Students
7. Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
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Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
8. New Georgia Elementary School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
9. Mcgarity Elementary School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
10. Nebo Elementary School
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Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 721 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paulding County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paulding County, GA has a total population of 168,661 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paulding County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Paulding County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paulding County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paulding County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Paulding County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 50%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 42%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 44%
- Projected Test Scores: 45%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations