Alcovy High School vs Buford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcovy High School
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,968 students
Buford High School
Buford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Alcovy High School Covington, Georgia | Buford High School Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #368 of 431 | #37 of 431 |
| National rank | #15904 of 16,910 | #3009 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,968 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 1,968 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 80% |
| city | Covington | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 16.1).
- •Buford High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 21%).
- •Buford High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Buford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 92.8%).
- •Buford High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.9).
- •Alcovy High School is the larger school with 1,968 students compared with 1,966.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alcovy High School better than Buford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buford High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 16.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alcovy High School and Buford High School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Covington and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcovy High School: 1,968. Buford High School: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcovy High School and Buford High School rank in Georgia?
Alcovy High School is 368th of 431 and Buford High School is 37th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).