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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Paulding County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 25,288 students in Paulding County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Paulding County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Paulding County, GA are Burnt Hickory Elementary School, Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School and C. A. Roberts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Paulding County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 N Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 363-0970
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Bob Grogan Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 505-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
C. A. Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1833 Mount Tabor Church Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1531 Cedarcrest Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 1,389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Roland W. Russom Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44 Russom Elementary School Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 575-3402
Gr: PK-5 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Wc Abney Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1186 Colbert Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
North Paulding High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Sam D. Panter Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
190 Panter School Rd
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
East Paulding Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2945 Hiram Acworth Hwy
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Mcgarity Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
262 Rakestraw Mill Rd
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 445-9007
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1002 Wayside Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 505-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2223 Cartersville Hwy
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-7008
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Paulding County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1297 Villa Rica Hwy
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8008
Gr: 9-12 | 2,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
East Paulding High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3320 E Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,985 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2843 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8777
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1663 Mulberry Rock Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 456-4188
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Lena Mae Moses Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1066 Old County Farm Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8727
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
P. B. Ritch Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Old Country Trl
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Hiram Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Seaboard Ave
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-3392
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
South Paulding Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
592 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Allgood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Hart Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8070
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Hiram High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Virgie Ballentine Dr
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-1182
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Dallas Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Hardee St
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Herschel Jones Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Stadium Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8024
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Paulding County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Paulding County, GA include Burnt Hickory Elementary School, Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School and C. A. Roberts Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paulding County?
24 public schools are located in Paulding County.
What percentage of students in Paulding County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Paulding County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County?
Paulding County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Paulding County are often viewed compared to one another?

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