Enrollment
786
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calhoun, GA
Red Bud Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Red Bud Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130243004118
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Bud Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Bud Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bud Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
District: Gordon County · Georgia
NCES ID 130243004118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Bud Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Bud Middle School
Red Bud Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Calhoun, Georgia, enrolling 786 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 786 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 431 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #335, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 187 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 786 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Calhoun's middle schools, it stands alongside Ashworth Middle School (578 students): Red Bud Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 12.8:1).
Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students) and Gordon Central High School (875 students) alongside Red Bud Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Red Bud Middle School compares
Red Bud Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Red Bud Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gordon County, which includes Red Bud Middle School.
$13,413
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Red Bud Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoraville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoraville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashworth Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Bud Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Calhoun
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Red Bud Middle School
How many students attend Red Bud Middle School?
Red Bud Middle School has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calhoun, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bud Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bud Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Bud Middle School?
44.1% of students at Red Bud Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Bud Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Red Bud Middle School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Bud Middle School?
Red Bud Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Bud Middle School rank among middle schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bud Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Calhoun, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Calhoun on the city page.
Is Red Bud Middle School a good school?
Red Bud Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gordon County?
Besides Red Bud Middle School, Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students), Gordon Central High School (875 students), and Sonoraville Elementary (584 students). See the Gordon County district page for the complete list.
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