Buford Academy vs Friendship Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 4.7 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
Friendship Elementary School
Buford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
| Measure | Buford Academy Buford, Georgia | Friendship Elementary School Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,308 | #609 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #6981 of 50,301 | #30549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 816 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| city | Buford | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 42.1).
- •Buford Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Buford Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Buford Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 62.7%).
- •Buford Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Buford Academy is the larger school with 816 students compared with 673.
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 Friendship Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buford Academy ranks higher (76.5 vs 42.1 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 Friendship Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Buford and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Academy: 816. Friendship Elementary School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Academy and Friendship Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Buford Academy is 138th of 1,308 and Friendship Elementary School is 609th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).