Hiram High School is a public high school in Hiram, Georgia, United States.
Serving 1,460 students in grades 9-12, Hiram High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hiram High School serves the southeast part of Hiram, GA, covering an area of approximately 33 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hiram High School's student population of 1,460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hiram High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiram High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1430 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiram High School's ranking?
Hiram High School is ranked #1430 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hiram High School often compared to?
Hiram High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Paulding High School, Paulding County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hiram High School?
The graduation rate of Hiram High School is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Hiram High School?
1,460 students attend Hiram High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hiram High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hiram High School?
Hiram High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hiram High School offer ?
Hiram High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiram High School part of?
Hiram High School is part of Paulding County School District.
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