Summary:
Zip code 30132, located in the Dallas area of Paulding County, Georgia, is served by one large public high school, North Paulding High School, which enrolls 3,015 students in grades 9–12 and is part of the Paulding County School District.
North Paulding High School is a consistently high-performing school, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 22% of Georgia high schools for three consecutive years. Its standout metrics include a 96.7% graduation rate and a 0.6% dropout rate—both dramatically better than district (91.6% and 1.8%) and state (87.2% and 2.4%) averages. The school excels in U.S. History, with 60.7% of students proficient in 2025–2026 (compared to 38.5% statewide), and Biology, where 53.3% are proficient versus 47.2% statewide. However, Algebra I remains a relative weakness: only 39.8% of students are proficient, trailing both the district (46.0%) and state (48.1%). Year-over-year, U.S. History proficiency declined from 68.8% to 60.7%, while Algebra I improved from 35.1% to 39.8%, and Biology stayed stable around 54%.
With a free/reduced lunch eligibility rate of just 29.29%, the student body is relatively economically advantaged. The school operates with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1 and per-student spending of $11,332, achieving strong outcomes with typical resource levels. Chronic absenteeism sits at 17.5%, slightly above the district (16.8%) but on par with the state (17.7%). Overall, North Paulding High School offers exceptional student retention and completion, strong instruction in history and biology, and a stable 4-star record—making it a solid educational choice in the area, with Algebra I as the primary area for improvement.
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