Jones Middle School vs Patrick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Middle School
Buford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,758 students
Patrick Elementary School
Buford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
999 students
| Measure | Jones Middle School Buford, Georgia | Patrick Elementary School Buford, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 482 | #209 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #2372 of 15,369 | #11406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,758 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 1,758 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 70% |
| city | Buford | Buford |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 69.9).
- •Patrick Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Jones Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Jones Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 49.5%).
- •Patrick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Jones Middle School is the larger school with 1,758 students compared with 999.
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 Jones Middle School better than Patrick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Middle School ranks higher (74.9 vs 69.9 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 Jones Middle School and Patrick Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Buford and Buford in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Middle School: 1,758. Patrick Elementary School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Middle School and Patrick Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Jones Middle School is 49th of 482 and Patrick Elementary School is 209th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).