- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Red Bud Middle School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 130243004118 · Calhoun, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 13.6:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoraville High School (1,094 students)
Red Bud Middle School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Red Bud Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonoraville Hi
Sonoraville High School
1,094 students
- Gordon Central
Gordon Central High School
875 students
- This school
Red Bud Middle School
786 students
- Sonoraville El
Sonoraville Elementary
584 students
- Ashworth Middl
Ashworth Middle School
578 students
- Red Bud Elemen
Red Bud Elementary School
547 students
What this shows Red Bud Middle School reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Bud Middle School compares
Red Bud Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Gordon County reports $12,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~786 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.