Buford Middle School

2750 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,378 students in grades 6-8, Buford Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Buford Middle School's student population of 1,378 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

Buford Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buford Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (GA)
#108 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
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68%
36%
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65%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
29%
18%
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Black
12%
36%
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White
47%
37%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buford Middle School's ranking?
Buford Middle School is ranked #108 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Buford Middle School often compared to?
Buford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Gwinnett Middle School, Riverwatch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Buford Middle School?
1,378 students attend Buford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Buford Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford Middle School?
Buford Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford Middle School offer ?
Buford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buford Middle School part of?
Buford Middle School is part of Buford City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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