Paulding County School District Info:

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There are 30 schools in the Paulding County School District:
  • Elementary: 18
  • Middle: 7
  • High School: 5

Every Paulding County school has an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), as well as a Partners in Education program and School Council.

Student Enrollment: 27,000 (FY07)

Students make up 20% of the county’s population, while children under the age of 18 comprise 30% of the county’s population.

Nearly 2,000 elementary students attend the After School Program each day.

24% of students in grades 7 through 12 participate in athletic programs.

Approximately 5% of elementary and middle school students participate in the Venture program for gifted children.

51.7% of 2006 Paulding County School District High School Graduates were eligible for the HOPE Scholarship.

Pupil/Teacher ratio avg: 15:1

99.4% of Paulding County School District teachers are considered “Highly Qualified” by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Per-pupil expenditures : $7,763

The operation of the District is financed primarily from state taxes, local property taxes and SPLOST dollars.


School District Honors and Achievements

  • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Georgia School of Excellence – W. C. Abney Elementary
  • Georgia School of Excellence – Paulding County High School
  • Nationally Recognized Alternative School Program
  • Awarded District of Excellence in Child Nutrition by the School Nutrition Association.


Industry Certified Vocational Programs:

  • Automotive Technology
  • AgriScience Technology
  • Business Education
  • Cosmetology
  • Childcare (State and National)
  • Construction Technology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Family & Consumer Sciences
  • Health Occupations
  • Marketing Education


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