Paulding Middle School, which only teaches grades 7 and 8 and was originally the first high school built in the area in 1906, has gone through many name changes.
Paulding Middle School (formerly the Arroyo Grande Union High School) was originally the first high school built in the area in 1906. As the function of the school changed, the school went through several name changes. These include Arroyo Grande High School, Arroyo Grande Union High School, Arroyo Grande Lower School, Crown Hill, Ruth Paulding Junior High School, and currently Ruth Paulding Middle School. Students and other locals usually refer to the school as "Paulding Middle School" or simply "Paulding". 78 Paulding Middle School 
