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About this school
Paulding County High School is
a suburban public school
in Dallas, Georgia that is part of Paulding County School District.
It serves 2,099 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.1:1.
Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
2,099 Students
95 Teachers
1297 Villa Rica HwyContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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47%
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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Paulding County High School
$1,713
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5
projects
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teachers
funded
15
donors
Paulding County High School has received support from
8 individuals from Georgia and
7 individuals out-of-state.
