Hiram High School

702 Virgie Ballentine Dr
Hiram, GA 30141

1,468 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hiram High School, located in Hiram, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for the Paulding County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum that includes college preparatory courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school fosters a diverse learning environment that emphasizes student engagement, academic growth, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, Hiram High School is deeply invested in the holistic development of its student body through a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics—competing under the "Hornets" mascot—as well as various clubs, fine arts programs, and leadership organizations. By prioritizing a balance of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and community spirit, Hiram High School strives to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages students to achieve their personal best and contribute positively to their community.

1,468

Total Students

84.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hiram High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	266
Black	759
Asian	11
Two or More	84
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
759 (51.7 %)
White
343 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
266 (18.1 %)
Two or More
84 (5.7 %)
Asian
11 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
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)443-1182
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	756
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	167

* 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 9 445

Grade 10 375

Grade 11 346

Grade 12 302