Top Rankings
Buford City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,759 students in Buford City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Buford City School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
5,759 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
344 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Buford City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 221 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
403 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,568 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
18%
# Black Students
645 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
11%
36%
# White Students
2,820 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
49%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
315 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
419
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
419
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
421
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
418
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
431
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
472
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
444
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
477
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
457
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
518
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
472
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
400
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
394
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,944 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,950 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,944
$14,333
Spending / Student
$12,950
$13,458
Best Buford City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buford Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2705 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Grades: 1-3
| 1,258 students
Rank: #22.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Grades: 6-8
| 1,378 students
Rank: #33.
Buford Senior Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-0414
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-0414
Grades: 4-5
| 903 students
Rank: #44.
Buford High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2455 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Grades: PK-K
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buford City School District?
Buford City School District manages 5 public schools serving 5,759 students.
What is the rank of Buford City School District?
Buford City School District is ranked #7 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buford City School District?
49% of Buford City School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buford City School District?
Buford City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Buford City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,950 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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