South Paulding Middle School

Located at 592 Nebo Rd, in Dallas, Georgia, South Paulding Middle School is a modestly sized middle school that caters to 507 students (grades 6 through 8), overseen by Paulding County. That puts it 34% leaner than the typical public school in Georgia, which averages around 763 students.

Within Paulding County, which oversees 34 schools and 31,426 students, South Paulding Middle School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, South Paulding Middle School logs that White students make up the majority at 58%; the rest comes out to 23% Black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.3:1. The state averages around 14.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 59% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, South Paulding Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 47.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 34.9%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Paulding County indicate median household earnings sit near $98,031, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. South Paulding Middle School is one of 34 public schools in Paulding County (combined enrollment of about 31,426 students).

The closest other public school is New Georgia Elementary School, roughly 1.6 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 7 other public schools cluster around South Paulding Middle School. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts South Paulding Middle School at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 36.0%.

South Paulding Middle School operates from a residential location.

Five-year trend. South Paulding Middle School's enrollment has climbed 10% since 2018, when it stood at 462 (now 507). Over the same period, the White share decreased from 71% to 58%.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.