Public schools in Dallas, GA
20 open public schools with an address in Dallas, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
20,861
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Dallas public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Dallas, GA: 10 elementary, 7 middle, 3 high. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 20,861 students, an average of 1,043 per school. The largest campus is North Paulding High School (3,015 students), and the largest elementary school is Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad (1,389).
Every listed school belongs to Paulding County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Dallas
Elementary schools in Dallas
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allgood Elementary School Paulding County | PK–05 | 811 | 12.9:1 | |
| Burnt Hickory Elementary School Paulding County | PK–05 | 996 | 14:1 | |
| C. A. Roberts Elementary School Paulding County | PK–05 | 668 | 13.4:1 | |
| Dallas Elementary School Paulding County | PK–05 | 513 | 12.1:1 | |
| Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad Paulding County | PK–05 | 1,389 | 15.3:1 | |
| Lillian C. Poole Elementary School Paulding County | PK–05 | 460 | 11.5:1 | |
| Nebo Elementary School Paulding County | PK–05 | 874 | 14.6:1 | |
| Northside Elementary School Paulding County | PK–05 | 626 | 13:1 | |
| Roland W. Russom Elementary Paulding County | PK–05 | 982 | 13.5:1 | |
| WC Abney Elementary Paulding County | PK–05 | 1,324 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Dallas
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School Paulding County | 06–08 | 809 | 16.5:1 | |
| East Paulding Middle School Paulding County | 06–08 | 630 | 14.3:1 | |
| Herschel Jones Middle School Paulding County | 06–08 | 728 | 13.9:1 | |
| Lena Mae Moses Middle School Paulding County | 06–08 | 921 | 15.6:1 | |
| P. B. Ritch Middle School Paulding County | 06–08 | 690 | 14.4:1 | |
| Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School Paulding County | 06–08 | 834 | 16.7:1 | |
| South Paulding Middle School Paulding County | 06–08 | 507 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Dallas
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Paulding High School Paulding County | 09–12 | 1,985 | 17.4:1 | |
| North Paulding High School Paulding County | 09–12 | 3,015 | 18.6:1 | |
| Paulding County High School Paulding County · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,099 | 17.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.4%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black29.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Dallas schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (20,861 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dallas
How many public schools are in Dallas, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Dallas: 10 elementary, 7 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 20,861 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dallas?
All listed public schools with an address in Dallas belong to Paulding County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Dallas?
North Paulding High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dallas, with 3,015 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dallas?
No school with an address in Dallas is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Dallas schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dallas public schools is 14.4:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Dallas guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Georgia cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities