Buford Academy vs Carrollton Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 119 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
Carrollton Upper Elementary
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
817 students
| Measure | Buford Academy Buford, Georgia | Carrollton Upper Elementary Carrollton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,308 | #533 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #6981 of 50,301 | #27593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 816 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 43% |
| city | Buford | Carrollton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 46.4).
- •Buford Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Buford Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Buford Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 60.6%).
- •Buford Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Carrollton Upper Elementary is the larger school with 817 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 Carrollton Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buford Academy ranks higher (76.5 vs 46.4 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 Carrollton Upper Elementary?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Buford and Carrollton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Academy: 816. Carrollton Upper Elementary: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Academy and Carrollton Upper Elementary rank in Georgia?
Buford Academy is 138th of 1,308 and Carrollton Upper Elementary is 533rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).