Paulding County

Paulding County operates a suburban school system in Georgia serving 31,656 students across 33 schools with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. The district experienced 1.7% enrollment growth in the prior year, suggesting relative stability. Academic performance shows mixed results compared to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 41.2%, exceeding the state average of 38.7%, while reading proficiency of 42.6% similarly surpasses the state average of 36.7%. The graduation rate of 90.3% falls slightly below Georgia's 90.9% average, with a dropout rate of 1.8%.

The district serves a diverse student population with notable economic challenges: 54.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, while 15.0% receive special education services and 5.0% are English learners. Racial composition includes 46.2% White, 31.7% Black, 14.0% Hispanic, and 1.6% Asian students. Chronic absenteeism of 21.9% represents a potential area of concern affecting instructional continuity.

Financially, Paulding County operates with per-pupil spending of $12,395.60, approximately 5.5% below the state average of $13,122. The total budget of $371.6 million draws from diverse sources: 53.1% state funding, 37.3% local revenue, and 9.6% federal support. This funding structure suggests moderate reliance on local resources while maintaining substantial state support.