Friendship Elementary School vs Jones Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Elementary School
Buford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
Jones Middle School
Buford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,758 students
| Measure | Friendship Elementary School Buford, Georgia | Jones Middle School Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #609 of 1,308 | #49 of 482 |
| National rank | #30549 of 50,301 | #2372 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 673 | 1,758 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 1,758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 68% |
| city | Buford | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 42.1).
- •Jones Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Jones Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 45%).
- •Jones Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 62.7%).
- •Jones Middle School is the larger school with 1,758 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 Friendship Elementary School better than Jones Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Middle School ranks higher (74.9 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 Friendship Elementary School and Jones Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Buford and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Elementary School: 673. Jones Middle School: 1,758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Elementary School and Jones Middle School rank in Georgia?
Friendship Elementary School is 609th of 1,308 and Jones Middle School is 49th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).