Buford High School vs Friendship Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.8 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
Friendship Elementary School
Buford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
| Measure | Buford High School Buford, Georgia | Friendship Elementary School Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 431 | #609 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #3009 of 16,910 | #30549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,966 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 40% |
| city | Buford | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 42.1).
- •Buford High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 40%).
- •Buford High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 45%).
- •Buford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 62.7%).
- •Friendship Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.2).
- •Buford High School is the larger school with 1,966 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 High School better than Friendship Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buford High School ranks higher (71.1 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 High School and Friendship Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Buford and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford High School: 1,966. Friendship Elementary School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford High School and Friendship Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Buford High School is 37th of 431 and Friendship Elementary School is 609th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).