Red Top Middle School

565 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Central Middle School, located at 224 Old Alabama Road SE in Emerson, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Bartow County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic development and personal growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary for their future success.

Beyond its academic focus, South Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and develop a sense of belonging. Through a dedication to professional excellence and a positive school culture, the administration and staff strive to ensure that every student is challenged, supported, and equipped with the tools needed to navigate the middle school years effectively.

565

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Red Top Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	168
Black	67
Asian	8
Two or More	28

White
294 (52.0 %)
Hispanic
168 (29.7 %)
Black
67 (11.9 %)
Two or More
28 (5.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bartow County
Phone:	(770)606-5865
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 165

Grade 7 207

Grade 8 193