- J. A. Dobbins Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than South Paulding Middle School (610:1 vs. 473:1).
- J. A. Dobbins Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Paulding Middle School (62 vs. 31).
- J. A. Dobbins Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than South Paulding Middle School (65 vs. 44).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
J. A. Dobbins Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Paulding Middle School (142 vs. 129).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
J. A. Dobbins Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than South Paulding Middle School (65 vs. 44).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
J. A. Dobbins Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Paulding Middle School (62 vs. 31).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
J. A. Dobbins Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than South Paulding Middle School (610:1 vs. 473:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
$13,036.99
South Paulding Middle School
$13,036.99
Local revenue share
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
40.1%
South Paulding Middle School
40.1%
State revenue share
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
50.3%
South Paulding Middle School
50.3%
Federal revenue share
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
9.6%
South Paulding Middle School
9.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
25.4%
South Paulding Middle School
25.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Paulding County
$94,557
Paulding County
$94,557
Poverty rate
Paulding County
6.1%
Paulding County
6.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Paulding County
27.4%
Paulding County
27.4%
Unemployment rate
Paulding County
3.3%
Paulding County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.