Excellent
#93 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 4% in state
Buford Senior Academy
Elementary School · Buford City · Buford, GA
A Buford City elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2700 Robert Bell Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518
- Math 73% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buford Senior Academy score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buford Senior 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat 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 | 2.2 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Sugar Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.6 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
- #2 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 Senior Academy is listed in Buford City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buford Senior Academy
Buford Senior Academy is a public elementary school in Buford, GA, part of Buford City, serving approximately 878 students in grades 4th-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buford Senior Academy
What grades does Buford Senior Academy serve?
Buford Senior Academy serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Buford Senior Academy?
Buford Senior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 878 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford Senior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford Senior Academy is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buford Senior Academy rank in GA?
Buford Senior Academy ranks #93 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Buford Senior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Buford Senior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Senior Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buford Senior Academy has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Buford Senior Academy a charter school?
No, Buford Senior Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buford Senior Academy a Title I school?
No, Buford Senior Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buford Senior Academy?
40.2% of students at Buford Senior 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 878
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (678) 546-0414
- Area population (ZIP 30518)
- 56,309
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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