Red Top Middle School

224 Old Alabama Rd Se
Emerson, GA 30137
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 569 students in grades 6-8, Red Top Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Red Top Middle School's student population of 569 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
569 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Red Top Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Top Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1494 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Red Top Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red Top Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Red Top Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
31%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Red Top Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Red Top Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Red Top Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Red Top Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Top Middle School's ranking?
Red Top Middle School is ranked #1494 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Red Top Middle School often compared to?
Red Top Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cartersville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Red Top Middle School?
569 students attend Red Top Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Red Top Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Top Middle School?
Red Top Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Top Middle School offer ?
Red Top Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Red Top Middle School part of?
Red Top Middle School is part of Bartow County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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