Herschel Jones Middle School vs Paulding County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herschel Jones Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
Paulding County High School
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,099 students
| Measure | Herschel Jones Middle School Dallas, Georgia | Paulding County High School Dallas, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 482 | #186 of 431 |
| National rank | #10275 of 15,369 | #11247 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 728 | 2,099 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 2,099 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.0 vs 38.8).
- •Herschel Jones Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Paulding County High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Paulding County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 71.7%).
- •Herschel Jones Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.5).
- •Paulding County High School is the larger school with 2,099 students compared with 728.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herschel Jones Middle School better than Paulding County High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Herschel Jones Middle School and Paulding County High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herschel Jones Middle School: 728. Paulding County High School: 2,099. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herschel Jones Middle School and Paulding County High School rank in Georgia?
Herschel Jones Middle School is 239th of 482 and Paulding County High School is 186th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).