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Paulding County School District’s SAT scores for the Class of 2026 climbed six points, outperforming state and national peers for the second consecutive year.

According to results released this week by the College Board, the PCSD Class of 2026 earned an average total score of 1043. The district’s SAT scores topped both the national average of 1011 and the state average of 1031. These results mark the seventh consecutive year that PCSD results exceeded the national average and the second year higher than the state.

The Paulding County School District’s Class of 2026 has raised the bar once again! PCSD’s five high schools achieved a record-high average graduation rate of 92.41 percent, with every high school surpassing the state average and reaching a four-year graduation rate above 90 percent for the first time in district history. The milestone continues a decade of impressive growth and marks the 16th consecutive year PCSD has outperformed the state graduation rate.

Paulding County School District has earned the prestigious Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Designation for Fiscal Year 2026, making PCSD one of only six school districts in Georgia to receive the recognition this year. The designation highlights PCSD’s commitment to workforce development through strong connections among education, business and industry—providing students with career-focused experiences, Work-Based Learning opportunities and pathways aligned with local and regional workforce needs.

The recognition reflects the collective work of PCSD schools, staff and community partners to prepare students for success beyond graduation while supporting the continued economic growth of Paulding County.