Buford Academy vs Buford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 577 m 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 Middle School
Buford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,426 students
| Measure | Buford Academy Buford, Georgia | Buford Middle School Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,308 | #40 of 482 |
| National rank | #6981 of 50,301 | #2008 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 816 | 1,426 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 1,426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| city | Buford | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.5 vs 76.9).
- •Buford Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Buford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Buford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 39.8%).
- •Buford Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Buford Middle School is the larger school with 1,426 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 Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buford Academy and Buford Middle School?
About 577 m in a straight line, between Buford and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Academy: 816. Buford Middle School: 1,426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Academy and Buford Middle School rank in Georgia?
Buford Academy is 138th of 1,308 and Buford Middle School is 40th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).