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Buford Elementary School vs. Buford Academy

Should you attend Buford Elementary School or Buford Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Buford Elementary School
2500 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
Buford Academy
2705 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Buford Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,275 students in grades 1-3, Buford Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-K
1-3
Total Students
434 students
1,275 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buford Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buford Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buford Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buford Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buford Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buford City School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buford Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buford City School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#144 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buford Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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73%
(Top 10% in GA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buford City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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63%
(Top 10% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buford City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buford Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buford Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
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Kindergarten Students
408
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Grade 1 Students
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393
Grade 2 Students
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445
Grade 3 Students
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437

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buford City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buford Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buford City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buford City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buford Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buford City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buford City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buford Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buford City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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