Below Average
#403 of 433 private schools in GA
Faith Academy -buford
High School · Buford, GA
A private high school in Buford, GA serving grades 9th – 12th.
1651 HORIZON PKWY, Buford, GA 30518
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
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Where Faith Academy -buford sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Suwanee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Sugar Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Lanier High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,861 | Compare → |
| Buford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,923 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Faith Academy -buford is listed in Buford, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Faith Academy -buford
Faith Academy -buford is a private high school in Buford, GA, serving approximately 43 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Faith Academy -buford
What grades does Faith Academy -buford serve?
Faith Academy -buford serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Faith Academy -buford?
Faith Academy -buford has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Academy -buford?
The student-teacher ratio at Faith Academy -buford is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Faith Academy -buford rank in GA?
Faith Academy -buford ranks #403 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Faith Academy -buford's MySchoolScout rating?
Faith Academy -buford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Faith Academy -buford a private school?
Yes, Faith Academy -buford is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Faith Academy -buford a religious school?
Faith Academy -buford has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Phone
- (770) 466-7872
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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