Ballard Hudson Middle School

schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/ballard

744 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ballard-Hudson Middle School, located on Anthony Road in Macon, Georgia, is a key academic institution within the Bibb County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school. As part of a larger district-wide mission, the school emphasizes student achievement, character development, and the integration of technology into the classroom to support diverse learning styles.

Beyond core academics, Ballard-Hudson Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, which help foster a sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school’s administration and faculty are dedicated to creating a supportive and structured environment that addresses both the educational and emotional needs of its students. By maintaining a connection with the broader Bibb County community, Ballard-Hudson strives to ensure that its students are well-equipped with the skills and resources necessary for future success.

744

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballard Hudson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	31
Black	686
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Black
686 (92.2 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.2 %)
White
16 (2.2 %)
Two or More
10 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)779-3390
Website:	http://schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/ballard
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 237

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 278