Buford Academy vs Sycamore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 4.9 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
Sycamore Elementary School
Sugar Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
| Measure | Buford Academy Buford, Georgia | Sycamore Elementary School Sugar Hill, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,308 | #373 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #6981 of 50,301 | #20481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 816 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Buford | Sugar Hill |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 56.7).
- •Buford Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Buford Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Buford Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 61.7%).
- •Sycamore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.6).
- •Buford Academy is the larger school with 816 students compared with 751.
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 Sycamore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buford Academy ranks higher (76.5 vs 56.7 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 Sycamore Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Buford and Sugar Hill in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Academy: 816. Sycamore Elementary School: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Academy and Sycamore Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Buford Academy is 138th of 1,308 and Sycamore Elementary School is 373rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).