SOUTH PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL
South Paulding High School is a public high school that is part of the Paulding County school district, located in Douglasville, GA with about 1,864 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 100 teachers, South Paulding High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Paulding High School, located in Douglasville, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Paulding County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is recognized for its commitment to both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement. The campus offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education (CTE) pathways, and dual enrollment opportunities, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the competitive workforce.
Beyond the classroom, South Paulding High School fosters a vibrant school culture through a robust selection of athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. As a central pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals by balancing athletic excellence with a supportive environment that encourages leadership and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for their post-secondary futures, the institution remains dedicated to upholding high academic standards while cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community pride.
For more information, contact South Paulding High School at (770) 949-9221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-9221
SOUTH PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Douglasville, GA with about 1,864 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Paulding County
- Total Students:
- 1,864
- Teachers:
- 100.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,864 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.6%
- Black or African American
- 19.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.