Paulding County High School
1297 Villa Rica Hwy, Dallas, GA 30157. 473 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 59% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 59.8% of graduates to college. Paulding County High School sends 53.3%, 6 points fewer than expected.
The path from Paulding County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.9%Georgia private college 4.9%Out-of-state college 8.2%Georgia technical college 9.3%Career credential, working 9.5%Working, not in college 23.5%Not found in Georgia records 13.7%Share of the 473 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, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Miami, Central State 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 59 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 32 45% $5,227 $41,955 — University of West Georgia 19 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 Georgia State University 17 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 University of Georgia 14 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 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: Hiram High School (3.8 mi, 55.3% to college) · East Paulding High School (5.9 mi, 55.9% to college) · South Paulding High School (7.4 mi, 48.8% to college) · McEachern High School (8.9 mi, 60.9% to college) · Hillgrove High School (9.8 mi, 82.8% 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 | Paulding County | Paulding County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 53.3% | 58.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,052 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 53.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Paulding County High School graduates go to college?
- 53.3% of the Class of 2024 at Paulding County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Paulding County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Paulding County High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and University of West Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Paulding County High School?
- Paulding County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Paulding County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 11.9% of Paulding County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
