North Paulding High School

2,986 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Paulding High School, located in Dallas, Georgia, is a large public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Paulding County School District. Known for its strong emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and various Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, North Paulding maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a competitive athletics program and an array of student organizations, including arts, music, and service-based clubs. The school is widely recognized for its "Wolfpack" spirit and has become a central hub for the surrounding community, consistently striving to balance high academic standards with the personal development of its diverse student body.

2,986

Total Students

151.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Paulding High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,798
Hispanic	317
Black	692
Asian	42
Two or More	125
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,798 (60.2 %)
Black
692 (23.2 %)
Hispanic
317 (10.6 %)
Two or More
125 (4.2 %)
Asian
42 (1.4 %)
American Indian
10 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)443-9400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,986
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	151.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	668
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	215

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 811

Grade 10 759

Grade 11 728

Grade 12 688