Buchanan Elementary School

Buchanan Elementary School serves 387 students in grades 3 through 5 in Buchanan, Georgia. It earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10, placing it in the Exceptional category. Its academic score of 9.0 and growth score of 9.9 reflect strong, consistent performance across both achievement and student progress.

The numbers put Buchanan Elementary in rare company. It ranks 14th out of 2,268 public schools in Georgia and 12th out of 1,301 elementary schools statewide — meaning it outperforms 99% of all Georgia public schools. For families comparing options locally, it holds the top spot among elementary schools in Buchanan.

The school's student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1 keeps class sizes manageable, giving students more direct access to instruction. As a regular public elementary school, Buchanan Elementary delivers results that most schools in Georgia — public or otherwise — don't come close to matching. Parents searching for a high-performing elementary school in western Georgia will find the data here difficult to overlook.

Located in a rural area, Buchanan Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.