Buford High School vs Buford Senior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.1 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 Senior Academy
Buford · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
1,368 students
| Measure | Buford High School Buford, Georgia | Buford Senior Academy Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 431 | #328 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #3009 of 16,910 | #18443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 1,966 | 1,368 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 1,368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 80% | – |
| city | Buford | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 59.6).
- •Buford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 36.8%).
- •Buford Senior Academy does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.2).
- •Buford High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 1,368.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Buford High School better than Buford Senior Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Buford High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 59.6 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 Senior Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Buford and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford High School: 1,966. Buford Senior Academy: 1,368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford High School and Buford Senior Academy rank in Georgia?
Buford High School is 37th of 431 and Buford Senior Academy is 328th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).