Hiram High School

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Hiram High School ranks 307 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hiram High School is a public high school located in Hiram, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,468 students. It is part of the Paulding County School District, which is ranked 87 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Hiram High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 139 and 307 out of Georgia's high schools, with a current ranking of 307 and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hiram High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 82.0% to 89.5% over the past 5 years, which is generally higher than the state average and on par with other high schools in the Paulding County district. However, the school's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are consistently lower than the Paulding County and state averages across all subject areas. Additionally, Hiram High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.79% to 54.77% over the past 3 years, which is higher than the other Paulding County high schools.

When comparing Hiram High School to other high schools in the Paulding County district, as well as some nearby schools in the Douglas County district and Cobb County district, Hiram High School consistently underperforms its peers on standardized test scores, with the exception of Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School in the Douglas County district, which also struggles with low test scores. The higher-performing schools in the Cobb County district, such as Allatoona High School and Harrison High School, significantly outperform Hiram High School and the other Paulding County schools on test scores and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

702 Virgie Ballentine Dr
Hiram, GA 30141

(770) 443-1182

District: Paulding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
307^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,923

Feeder schools for Hiram High School:

Elementary:	Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
	Hal Hutchens Elementary
	Hiram Elementary School
	Sam D. Panter Elementary School
Middle:	J. A. Dobbins Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,503

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.2%

White:

21.0%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hiram High School ranks worse than 67% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Paulding County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hiram High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Hiram High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Paulding County School District. Student population at Hiram High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53.2%), White (21%), Hispanic (18.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Paulding County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hiram High School is 17, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Paulding County School District. (See more...)

Compare Hiram High School employs 88.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hiram High School is $8,923, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Paulding County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hiram High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hiram High School 307^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Hiram High School in the ranking list.)

Paulding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulding County 87^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hiram High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	55.46	136^th	335	59.4%
2007	56.48	148^th	358	58.7%
2008	63.62	118^th	370	68.1%
2009	61.41	133^rd	372	64.2%
2010	48.18	207^th	384	46.1%
2011	50.23	218^th	402	45.8%
2012	48.60	213^th	396	46.2%
2013	54.83	175^th	425	58.8%
2014	57.80	139^th	425	67.3%
2015	31.73	283^rd	435	34.9%
2016	42.74	204^th	426	52.1%
2017	35.51	238^th	420	43.3%
2018	39.81	221^st	428	48.4%
2019	42.18	207^th	438	52.7%
2021	36.69	231^st	410	43.7%
2022	32.80	264^th	429	38.5%
2023	37.15	249^th	442	43.7%
2024	28.36	307^th	458	33.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hiram High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	790	97	2	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	904
2001	1023	175	2	21	7	n/a	n/a	0	1228
2002	1270	328	5	29	12	n/a	n/a	0	1644
2003	1270	328	5	29	12	n/a	n/a	0	1644
2004	1414	399	7	32	7	n/a	n/a	0	1859
2005	1476	450	13	41	2	n/a	n/a	16	1998
2006	1501	567	17	60	5	n/a	n/a	14	2164
2007	1176	541	16	51	6	n/a	n/a	15	1805
2008	1044	546	14	62	5	n/a	n/a	20	1691
2009	1045	565	16	61	3	n/a	n/a	23	1713
2010	934	567	20	120	13	4	73	0	1731
2011	870	553	17	132	11	3	64	0	1650
2012	887	550	21	126	12	4	69	0	1669
2013	826	571	14	123	3	5	65	0	1607
2014	779	569	13	128	4	6	66	0	1565
2015	792	620	8	139	5	4	68	0	1636
2016	741	654	8	145	6	3	77	0	1634
2017	685	729	12	163	9	2	76	0	1676
2018	584	741	16	173	11	4	72	0	1601
2019	498	745	15	178	9	4	68	0	1517
2020	444	730	10	201	10	2	76	0	1473
2021	420	726	13	217	4	1	71	0	1452
2022	379	732	14	250	2	2	79	0	1458
2023	343	759	11	266	4	1	84	0	1468
2024	315	799	11	275	2	3	98	0	1503

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hiram High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	904	55.7	16.2	14.9
2001	1228	70.1	17.5	12.5
2002	1644	87.4	18.8	17.3
2003	1644	87.4	18.8	17.3
2004	1859	106.9	17.4	19.5
2005	1998	118.0	16.9	21.1
2006	2164	125.0	17.3	25.3
2007	1805	117.0	15.4	27.1
2008	1691	117.0	14.5	30.2
2009	1713	112.0	15.3	33.8
2010	1731	100.0	17.3	39
2011	1650	88.0	18.7	42
2012	1669	89.0	18.7	44.8
2013	1607	83.0	19.3	44.8
2014	1565	81.0	19.3	45.9
2015	1636	80.0	20.4	48.3
2016	1634	90.0	18.1	48.2
2017	1676	87.3	19.1	48.9
2018	1601	92.0	17.4	50.4
2019	1517	88.0	17.2	51.1
2020	1473	87.3	16.8	51.7
2021	1452	83.0	17.4	49.8
2022	1458	81.3	17.9	n/a
2023	1468	84.8	17.3	54.8
2024	1503	88.4	17.0	67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hiram High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	904	55.7	16.2	14.9
2001	1228	70.1	17.5	12.5
2002	1644	87.4	18.8	17.3
2003	1644	87.4	18.8	17.3
2004	1859	106.9	17.4	19.5
2005	1998	118.0	16.9	21.1
2006	2164	125.0	17.3	25.3
2007	1805	117.0	15.4	27.1
2008	1691	117.0	14.5	30.2
2009	1713	112.0	15.3	33.8
2010	1731	100.0	17.3	39
2011	1650	88.0	18.7	42
2012	1669	89.0	18.7	44.8
2013	1607	83.0	19.3	44.8
2014	1565	81.0	19.3	45.9
2015	1636	80.0	20.4	48.3
2016	1634	90.0	18.1	48.2
2017	1676	87.3	19.1	48.9
2018	1601	92.0	17.4	50.4
2019	1517	88.0	17.2	51.1
2020	1473	87.3	16.8	51.7
2021	1452	83.0	17.4	49.8
2022	1458	81.3	17.9	n/a
2023	1468	84.8	17.3	54.8
2024	1503	88.4	17.0	67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hiram High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$170 (2.2%)	$7,425 (97.8%)	$7,594
2018	$181 (2.2%)	$8,192 (97.8%)	$8,372
2019	$276 (3.1%)	$8,647 (96.9%)	$8,923

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hiram High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 207^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 249^th of 442 High schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Hiram High School)	38.7	29.6	9.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Paulding County)	45.8	39.1	6.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Hiram High School)	25.9	11.1	14.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Paulding County)	44.1	28.1	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Hiram High School)	41.6	42.8	1.2%
End of Course Biology (Paulding County)	48.2	49.2	1%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Hiram High School)	49.2	34.3	14.9%
End of Course United States History (Paulding County)	59.2	47.8	11.4%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1517	1468	3.2%
African American	745	759	1.9%
American Indian	9	4	55.6%
Asian	15	11	26.7%
Hispanic	178	266	49.4%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	498	343	31.1%
Two or More Races	68	84	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	54.8%	3.7%

Schools Near Hiram High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hiram High School	Public	9-12	702 Virgie Ballentine Dr	Hiram	30141	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-1182	1,503	88	17.0	67.7%	315 (21.0%)	799 (53.2%)	275 (18.3%)	11 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	98 (6.5%)	28.4	307^th of 458 public high schools	33.0%		37.1	249^th of 442 public high schools	43.7%	58	28.5	21.0	28.2	31.6	$8,923	$276	$8,647
Paulding County High School	Public	9-12	1297 Villa Rica Hwy	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-8008	2,116	117	18.1	61.1%	966 (45.7%)	747 (35.3%)	262 (12.4%)	20 (0.9%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	114 (5.4%)	48.3	198^th of 458 public high schools	56.8%		51.5	166^th of 442 public high schools	62.4%	32	37.7	34.4	37.6	50.5	$8,150	$197	$7,952
East Paulding High School	Public	9-12	3320 E Paulding Dr	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 445-5100	1,904	115	16.6	50.9%	839 (44.1%)	646 (33.9%)	283 (14.9%)	23 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	104 (5.5%)	44.3	214^th of 458 public high schools	53.3%		50.2	173^rd of 442 public high schools	60.9%	41	40.0	22.4	41.0	37.0	$8,676	$169	$8,507
McEachern High School	Public	9-12	2400 New Macland Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 222-3710	2,300	127	18.1	72.8%	130 (5.7%)	1,520 (66.1%)	526 (22.9%)	16 (0.7%)	9 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	97 (4.2%)	47.5	201^st of 458 public high schools	56.1%		47.6	190^th of 442 public high schools	57.0%	11	39.9	39.3	33.9	46.4	$8,019	$264	$7,755
Hillgrove High School	Public	9-12	4165 Luther Ward Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-3961	2,290	125	18.2	33.8%	925 (40.4%)	804 (35.1%)	352 (15.4%)	87 (3.8%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	113 (4.9%)	85.8	33^rd of 458 public high schools	92.8%		86.9	26^th of 442 public high schools	94.1%	7	63.6	67.0	70.0	64.1	$7,665	$254	$7,411
South Paulding High School	Public	9-12	1364 Winn Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 949-9221	1,905	105	18.2	48.9%	1,115 (58.5%)	524 (27.5%)	174 (9.1%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	78 (4.1%)	47.6	200^th of 458 public high schools	56.3%		47	195^th of 442 public high schools	55.9%	5	37.0	16.7	42.7	51.7	$8,354	$269	$8,085
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	4500 Due West Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8104	2,170	113	19.2	16.4%	1,487 (68.5%)	291 (13.4%)	197 (9.1%)	87 (4.0%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	103 (4.7%)	88.2	25^th of 458 public high schools	94.5%		89.2	23^rd of 442 public high schools	94.8%	2	71.8	66.6	71.4	66.2	$7,457	$274	$7,183
Douglas County High School	Public	9-12	8705 Campbellton St	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6500	1,907	112	16.9	72.7%	119 (6.2%)	1,329 (69.7%)	340 (17.8%)	34 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (4.4%)	38.8	247^th of 458 public high schools	46.1%		34.5	262^nd of 442 public high schools	40.7%	15	37.3	33.3	36.3	28.7	$8,660	$373	$8,287
South Cobb High School	Public	9-12	1920 Clay Rd	Austell	30106	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2611	2,137	130	16.4	81.0%	125 (5.8%)	1,201 (56.2%)	728 (34.1%)	21 (1.0%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	54 (2.5%)	47.5	202^nd of 458 public high schools	55.9%		40.5	231^st of 442 public high schools	47.7%	29	39.1	30.3	36.6	50.9	$9,290	$605	$8,684
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	2520 E County Line Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6700	1,564	87	18.0	80.6%	134 (8.6%)	745 (47.6%)	615 (39.3%)	9 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	10 (0.6%)	49 (3.1%)	23.9	329^th of 458 public high schools	28.2%		23.8	324^th of 442 public high schools	26.7%	5	23.8	34.4	23.1	20.6	$9,181	$353	$8,828

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiram High School

How many students attend Hiram High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,503 students attended Hiram High School.

Is Hiram High School a good school?

Hiram High School ranks 307^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Hiram High School?

Hiram High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
Elementary : Hal Hutchens Elementary
Elementary : Hiram Elementary School
Elementary : Sam D. Panter Elementary School
Middle : J. A. Dobbins Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Hiram High School?

Students at Hiram High School are 53% African American, 21% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Hiram High School in?

Paulding County

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