South Paulding High School enrolled 496 African American students in 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, South Paulding High School reported enrolling 496 African American students, reflecting a 0.2% increase from the prior year, based on figures from the Georgia Department of Education.

Total student enrollment at South Paulding High School for 2024-25 stood at 1,840, with African American students representing 27% of the student body, making them the second-largest demographic group at the school.

Located within the Paulding County School District, the school’s central administration office is based in Dallas.

Of the 33 schools in the Paulding County School District, Hiram High School recorded the largest number of African American students, enrolling 780 in 2024-25.

The National Center for Education Statistics shows public school enrollment across Georgia was approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Post-pandemic, chronic absenteeism continues to impact Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The GaDOE launched an initiative that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness, and targeted resources for high-need districts to improve attendance rates.

In 2025, state lawmakers amended Georgia’s attendance laws to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism and included enhanced reporting requirements. The update also supports programs offering alternative paths to earning a diploma.

As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1.