Red Bud Middle School: Serving Grades 6-8 in Calhoun, GA (2026 List)

About Red Bud Middle School

Red Bud Middle School, located at 430 Floyd Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701, serves students in grades 6 through 8. It is a public middle school that operates within the Gordon County School District. The school enrolls 789 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio close to 14:1. Available enrollment data shows the student population is made up of roughly 52% boys and 48% girls. Recent state testing results showed about 36% of students were proficient in math, while around 37% met proficiency standards in reading. Students move through a schedule that includes core academics, fine arts, athletics, agricultural education, and connection classes that bring more variety into the school day. Many students later continue into Gordon County high schools, with the middle school years focused on helping them adjust to greater academic expectations and broader extracurricular involvement. In Calhoun, home prices around the Red Bud area are often found in the upper $200Ks to mid-$300Ks, though larger homes and newer builds can cost more. Families in northwestern Georgia researching top middle schools in Georgia may still compare Red Bud Middle School with other options in Gordon County.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%

Reading 37%

State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 37% in Reading.

56

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

5

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

789

Total Students

$62692

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 79.34%

Asian 2.03%

Hispanic 12.93%

Black 2.15%

Two+ Races 3.55%

Native Am. 0%

White

79.34%

Asian

2.03%

Hispanic

12.93%

Black

2.15%

Two+ Races

3.55%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 789

47.53%

375 Female

52.47%

414 Male

Student Population

789 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

394 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Red Bud Middle School Contact Information

Address

430 Floyd Rd NE, Calhoun, GA, 30701

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Phone

(706) 879-5261

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Website

https://www.gcbe.org/o/rbms

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Red Bud Middle School recently held its grade level awards ceremonies for the 2025-2026 school year. 20 May 2026 – Wednesday. 6th & 7th Grade Awards Ceremonies. 8th Grade Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 21, 2026 End of the school year activities celebrated student achievement and academic success in several grade levels.

FAQ

Q1. What electives are available for students at Red Bud Middle School?

Ans. Exploratory classes in technology, visual arts, chorus, agriculture, and physical education are offered in middle grades instruction at Red Bud Middle School.

Q2. What is the classroom technology like at Red Bud Middle School?

Ans. Red Bud Middle School uses Chromebook devices and digital classroom tools on a regular basis for assignments, projects and instructional activities.

Q3. Are there clubs and students involved at Red Bud Middle School?

Ans. Yes. Throughout the academic year Red Bud Middle School students participate in athletics teams, music programs and school organizations.

Q4. How does Red Bud Middle School help students in their academics?

Ans. Teachers at Red Bud Middle School provide students with additional review time and assistance in class before major tests or projects are due.

Q5. How do families get Red Bud Middle School announcements?

Ans. District family communication platforms are often used by schools to send notices to parents about school, scheduling, and grading.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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