For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,293 students in Buena Vista, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista, GA are Marion County Middle/high School and L. K. Moss Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buena Vista, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion County Middle/high School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Gr: 6-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
L. K. Moss Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Pineville Rd
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Buena Vista, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 East Burkhalter Avenue
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-2145
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-2145
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
P.o. Box 177, Highway 30
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista, GA include Marion County Middle/high School and L. K. Moss Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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