Harmony Elementary School vs Jones Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony Elementary School
Buford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Jones Middle School
Buford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,758 students
| Measure | Harmony Elementary School Buford, Georgia | Jones Middle School Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #188 of 1,308 | #49 of 482 |
| National rank | #10656 of 50,301 | #2372 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 614 | 1,758 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 1,758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Buford | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 70.9).
- •Jones Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Jones Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Harmony Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 43.6%).
- •Harmony Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.3).
- •Jones Middle School is the larger school with 1,758 students compared with 614.
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 Harmony Elementary School better than Jones Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Middle School ranks higher (74.9 vs 70.9 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 Harmony Elementary School and Jones Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Buford and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Elementary School: 614. Jones Middle School: 1,758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Elementary School and Jones Middle School rank in Georgia?
Harmony Elementary School is 188th of 1,308 and Jones Middle School is 49th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).