Serving 507 students in grades 6-8, South Paulding Middle 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 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Paulding Middle School serves the southern part of the Dallas, GA area, covering approximately 20.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Paulding Middle School's student population of 507 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Paulding Middle 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 South Paulding Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1394 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
23%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
58%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Paulding Middle School's ranking?
South Paulding Middle School is ranked #1394 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are South Paulding Middle School often compared to?
South Paulding Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Paulding Middle School, Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle 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 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend South Paulding Middle School?
507 students attend South Paulding Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of South Paulding Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Paulding Middle School?
South Paulding Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Paulding Middle School offer ?
South Paulding Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Paulding Middle School part of?
South Paulding Middle School is part of Paulding County School District.
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