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East Paulding High School

Q: Is East Paulding High School a good school?

East Paulding High School ranks 207 th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

207^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 55% of Georgia high schools

Summary

East Paulding High School is a large public high school in Dallas, GA, serving about 1,985 students in grades 9–12 within the Paulding County School District. The school holds a steady 3-star rating and ranks in the middle tier of Georgia high schools (207th out of 455), with a graduation rate of 88.4% that beats the state average of 87.2% but trails its district's 91.6%.

The most significant concern for parents is chronic absenteeism. At 23.3%, East Paulding's rate is nearly 7 points higher than its district average (16.8%) and more than 5 points above the state (17.7%). This gap has persisted for five years, though it has improved from a high of 30.3% in 2022–2023. Another area of weakness is Algebra I proficiency. While the school made a big jump from 25.1% to 39.3% in the latest year, it still trails the district (46.0%) and state (48.1%). On a brighter note, U.S. History proficiency (42.1%) exceeds the state average (38.5%), and the school's spending per student ($12,327) is lower than most nearby schools, suggesting it achieves reasonable results with fewer resources.

Compared to nearby schools, the differences are stark. Within 4–9 miles, Harrison High (ranked 22nd, 97.8% graduation), Hillgrove High (40th), Kennesaw Mountain (39th), and Allatoona High (61st) all sit in the top quartile statewide, while East Paulding and its Paulding County peers cluster in the middle. The school serves its African American and Hispanic students relatively well compared to statewide peers, but special education outcomes are a concern. The recent improvements in ranking, Algebra I, and absenteeism offer hope, but sustained progress will likely depend on closing the absenteeism gap and continuing to build math proficiency.

1,985

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,327

Per pupil spending ?

48.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3320 E Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA 30157

(770) 445-5100

District: Paulding County

Feeder schools for East Paulding High School:

Elementary:	C. A. Roberts Elementary School
	McGarity Elementary School
Middle:	P. B. Ritch Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.5%

African American:

35.2%

Hispanic:

15.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (40% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg45%

Georgia avg45%

207^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5High Schools in the Paulding County

87^th of 201Paulding County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	43.4	207 of 455	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.6	254 of 451	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.3	213 of 454	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.2	175 of 448	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.1	205 of 431	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.8	188 of 410	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.5	160 of 438	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.8	171 of 428	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.6	142 of 420	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.0	159 of 426	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	34.5	267 of 435	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	57.3	145 of 425	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.8	139 of 425	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.9	170 of 396	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.9	139 of 402	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.9	142 of 384	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.1	116 of 372	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.7	108 of 370	70.8%	★★★★☆
2007	68.9	80 of 358	77.7%	★★★★☆
2006	72.3	59 of 335	82.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	47.6	150 of 376	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.8	217 of 391	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	156 of 382	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.4	125 of 384	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.9	128 of 372	65.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	31.9	117 of 173	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.1	95 of 180	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.6	77 of 159	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.3	47 of 141	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	44.4	193 of 431	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.3	236 of 438	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.2	215 of 435	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.3	141 of 433	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.2	209 of 430	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	44.6	140 of 298	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.6	206 of 312	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.3	141 of 315	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.3	139 of 308	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.1	171 of 295	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.9	210 of 436	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.4	269 of 442	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.6	216 of 436	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	216 of 436	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	179 of 427	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	27.8	95 of 123	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.9	115 of 149	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.8	110 of 158	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.7	104 of 141	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.3	97 of 126	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	26.2	265 of 338	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.7	216 of 347	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.5	200 of 344	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.9	207 of 343	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.4	167 of 331	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	33.5	209 of 334	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.8	245 of 341	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.7	247 of 346	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.4	180 of 343	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.2	206 of 339	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)60th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)55th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)53rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)52nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)37th percentile-17 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)32nd percentile-22 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)23rd percentile-32 vs school

Special Education (2026)22nd percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

United States History42%+4 vs state

Algebra I39%-9 vs state

Biology39%-9 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, August 11, 2018

This school has proven time and time again, the kids are the priority. The teachers are so involved and willing to give the kids all the support they could ever need to succeed, while challenging them to do their best. My son transferred from Marietta High last year, mid freshman year. He has drastically improved his grades, he is more involved with school activities and he feels good about going to school. He no longer worries about not making the grade because they didn't offer the added support he truly needed to bring out his best. Thank you EPHS!!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Paulding High School	Public	9-12	3320 E Paulding Dr	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 445-5100	1,985	114	17.3	48.5%	823 (41.5%)	699 (35.2%)	307 (15.5%)	31 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	117 (5.9%)	43.4	207^th of 455 public high schools	54.5%		36.6	254^th of 451 public high schools	43.7%	47	39.3	38.6	42.1	$12,327	$415	$11,912
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	4500 Due West Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8104	2,224	119	18.6	16.0%	1,489 (67.0%)	308 (13.8%)	206 (9.3%)	103 (4.6%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	110 (4.9%)	86.4	22^nd of 455 public high schools	95.2%		88.1	25^th of 451 public high schools	94.5%	3	75.5	78.3	66.2	$12,550	$425	$12,125
Hiram High School	Public	9-12	702 Virgie Ballentine Dr	Hiram	30141	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-1182	1,460	91	16.1	63.2%	299 (20.5%)	789 (54.0%)	267 (18.3%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	93 (6.4%)	25.3	318^th of 455 public high schools	30.1%		32.3	284^th of 451 public high schools	37.0%	34	26.5	28.6	29.6	$13,382	$381	$13,000
Hillgrove High School	Public	9-12	4165 Luther Ward Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-3961	2,282	125	18.2	30.3%	890 (39.0%)	822 (36.0%)	360 (15.8%)	79 (3.5%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	124 (5.4%)	79.4	40^th of 455 public high schools	91.2%		83	41^st of 451 public high schools	90.9%	1	67.1	69.8	56.8	$12,833	$380	$12,452
McEachern High School	Public	9-12	2400 New Macland Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 222-3710	2,175	126	17.2	69.3%	123 (5.7%)	1,433 (65.9%)	509 (23.4%)	12 (0.6%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (4.4%)	44.9	192^nd of 455 public high schools	57.8%		42.3	211^th of 451 public high schools	53.2%	19	33.6	35.7	51.1	$13,650	$366	$13,284
Paulding County High School	Public	9-12	1297 Villa Rica Hwy	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-8008	2,099	120	17.4	59.1%	898 (42.8%)	776 (37.0%)	275 (13.1%)	17 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	128 (6.1%)	48.1	173^rd of 455 public high schools	62.0%		40.7	226^th of 451 public high schools	49.9%	53	42.1	37.5	53.7	$11,883	$408	$11,475
Allatoona High School	Public	9-12	3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6503	1,560	98	15.9	29.4%	881 (56.5%)	298 (19.1%)	236 (15.1%)	55 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	85 (5.4%)	71.9	61^st of 455 public high schools	86.6%		78.7	51^st of 451 public high schools	88.7%	10	53.7	60.7	64.1	$14,230	$329	$13,901
Kennesaw Mountain High School	Public	9-12	1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8190	1,695	109	15.4	40.6%	566 (33.4%)	535 (31.6%)	335 (19.8%)	152 (9.0%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	100 (5.9%)	81	39^th of 455 public high schools	91.4%		80.9	46^th of 451 public high schools	89.8%	7	66.4	73.4	59.5	$14,708	$388	$14,320
North Cobb High School	Public	9-12	3400 Old 41 Hwy NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6685	2,463	145	16.9	49.9%	669 (27.2%)	959 (38.9%)	563 (22.9%)	102 (4.1%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	159 (6.5%)	65.9	85^th of 455 public high schools	81.3%		65.9	100^th of 451 public high schools	77.8%	15	43.4	62.5	57.8	$13,733	$466	$13,267
Marietta High School	Public	9-12	1171 Whitlock Ave SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 428-2631	2,526	176	14.3	56.7%	539 (21.3%)	848 (33.6%)	1,003 (39.7%)	29 (1.1%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	100 (4.0%)	56.2	131^st of 455 public high schools	71.2%		50.3	165^th of 451 public high schools	63.4%	34	51.3	55.6	38.6	$16,079	$518	$15,561

Frequently Asked Questions about East Paulding High School

How many students attend East Paulding High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,985 students attended East Paulding High School.

What schools feed into East Paulding High School?

East Paulding High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : C. A. Roberts Elementary School
Elementary : McGarity Elementary School
Middle : P. B. Ritch Middle School

Is East Paulding High School a good school?

East Paulding High School ranks 207^th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Paulding High School?

Students at East Paulding High School are 41% White, 35% African American, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is East Paulding High School in?

Paulding County

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