South Paulding High School

1,911 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,911

Total Students

104.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Paulding High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,205
Hispanic	177
Black	455
Asian	4
Two or More	65
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,205 (63.1 %)
Black
455 (23.8 %)
Hispanic
177 (9.3 %)
Two or More
65 (3.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)949-9221
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,911
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	699
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	183

* 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 9 533

Grade 10 494

Grade 11 423

Grade 12 461