Buford Academy vs Buford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buford Academy
Buford · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
816 students
Buford High School
Buford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Buford Academy Buford, Georgia | Buford High School Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,308 | #37 of 431 |
| National rank | #6981 of 50,301 | #3009 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 816 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| city | Buford | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 71.1).
- •Buford High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Buford High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Buford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 39.8%).
- •Buford Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.2).
- •Buford High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 816.
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 Buford Academy better than Buford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buford Academy ranks higher (76.5 vs 71.1 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 Buford Academy and Buford High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Buford and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Academy: 816. Buford High School: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Academy and Buford High School rank in Georgia?
Buford Academy is 138th of 1,308 and Buford High School is 37th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).