For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 8,582 students in Buford, GA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Buford, GA are North Gwinnett Middle School, Buford Middle School and Jones Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buford, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Buford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buford, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Gwinnett Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 2,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Gr: 6-8 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3575 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 904-5450
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 904-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Twin Rivers Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Braselton Hwy
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 407-7550
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 407-7550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Lanier Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6482 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-8419
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-8419
Gr: 6-8 | 1,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Buford, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1160 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buford, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buford, GA include North Gwinnett Middle School, Buford Middle School and Jones Middle School. Buford has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Buford?
5 public middle schools are located in Buford.
What is the racial composition of students in Buford?
Buford public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Buford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Buford include: Buford Middle School vs. North Gwinnett Middle School, North Gwinnett Middle School vs. Buford Middle School
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