East Paulding High School
3320 E Paulding Dr, Dallas, GA 30157. 399 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 49% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 63.1% of graduates to college. East Paulding High School sends 55.9%, 7 points fewer than expected.
The path from East Paulding
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 32.3%Georgia private college 4.3%Out-of-state college 7.8%Georgia technical college 11.5%Career credential, working 8.8%Working, not in college 21.6%Not found in Georgia records 13.8%Share of the 399 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, Kentucky State University, Strayer University- Washington, University of South Carolina-Columbia, Alabama A & M University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Kennesaw State University 56 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 41 45% $5,227 $41,955 — Georgia Highlands College 22 20% $5,521 $46,880 $13,500 University of West Georgia 12 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 Georgia Southern University 7 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Harrison High School (4.1 mi, 83.5% to college) · Hiram High School (4.5 mi, 55.3% to college) · Hillgrove High School (4.6 mi, 82.8% to college) · McEachern High School (4.9 mi, 60.9% to college) · Paulding County High School (5.9 mi, 53.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Paulding County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | East Paulding | Paulding County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 55.9% | 58.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 88.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,015 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 44.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of East Paulding High School graduates go to college?
- 55.9% of the Class of 2024 at East Paulding High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do East Paulding High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most East Paulding High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia Highlands College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at East Paulding High School?
- East Paulding High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many East Paulding High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 21.7% of East Paulding High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
