For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,294 students in Buena Vista, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Buena Vista, GA are L. K. Moss Elementary School and Marion County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Buena Vista, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. K. Moss Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Pineville Rd
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Marion County Middle/high School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Grades: 6-12
| 695 students
Buena Vista, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 East Burkhalter Avenue
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-2145
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-2145
Grades: 5-8
| 419 students
P.o. Box 177, Highway 30
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buena Vista, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Buena Vista, GA include L. K. Moss Elementary School and Marion County Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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