Excellent
#51 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 2% in state
Buford Academy
Elementary School · Buford City · Buford, GA
An elementary school in Buford, GA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2705 Robert Bell Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518
- Math 75% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buford Academy score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buford Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,339
Median home value
$367,000
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Sugar Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Friendship Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Sycamore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 768 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buford City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,926NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buford Academy is listed in Buford City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buford Academy
Buford Academy is a public elementary school in Buford, GA, part of Buford City, serving approximately 1,275 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buford Academy
What grades does Buford Academy serve?
Buford Academy serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Buford Academy?
Buford Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buford Academy rank in GA?
Buford Academy ranks #51 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Buford Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Buford Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buford Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buford Academy has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buford Academy a charter school?
No, Buford Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buford Academy a Title I school?
No, Buford Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buford Academy?
37.2% of students at Buford Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (678) 482-6960
- Area population (ZIP 30518)
- 56,309
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30518; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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