Buford High School vs Buford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buford High School
Buford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
Buford Middle School
Buford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,426 students
| Measure | Buford High School Buford, Georgia | Buford Middle School Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 431 | #40 of 482 |
| National rank | #3009 of 16,910 | #2008 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,966 | 1,426 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 1,426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 76% |
| city | Buford | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 71.1).
- •Buford High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Buford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Buford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 36.7%).
- •Buford Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.2).
- •Buford High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 1,426.
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 High School better than Buford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buford Middle School ranks higher (76.9 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 High School and Buford Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Buford and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford High School: 1,966. Buford Middle School: 1,426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford High School and Buford Middle School rank in Georgia?
Buford High School is 37th of 431 and Buford Middle School is 40th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).