Best Schools in Buford, GA
Buford, GA has a total of 35 schools including 12 high schools, 13 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 48,942 students attend Buford, GA schools. On average, schools in Buford score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buford exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Buford, GA
Buford, GA has 12 high schools with 22,051 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Buford score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buford don't meet expectations.
1. Lambert High School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3007 Students
2. Buford High School
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Buford City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1846 Students
3. Mill Creek High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2839 Students
4. North Gwinnett High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3097 Students
5. Forsyth Central High School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2372 Students
6. Lanier High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1853 Students
7. Collins Hill High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2695 Students
8. Mountain View High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2303 Students
9. Lanier College And Career Academy
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Hall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
10. Seckinger High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1638 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buford, GA
Buford, GA has 13 middle schools with 17,680 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Buford score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buford exceed expectations.
1. Riverwatch Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1537 Students
2. North Gwinnett Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2168 Students
3. Buford Middle School
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Buford City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1426 Students
4. Osborne Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1667 Students
5. Lakeside Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1477 Students
6. Lanier Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1349 Students
7. Jones Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1562 Students
8. Twin Rivers Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1616 Students
9. Creekland Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1860 Students
10. C. W. Davis Middle School
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Hall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buford, GA
Buford, GA has 10 elementary schools with 9,211 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Buford score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buford exceed expectations.
1. Settles Bridge Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 888 Students
2. Ivy Creek Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1572 Students
3. Buford Academy
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Buford City • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 1297 Students
4. Mashburn Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 922 Students
5. Buford Senior Academy
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Buford City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 876 Students
6. Patrick Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 891 Students
7. Harmony Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
8. Sycamore Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 781 Students
9. New Life Academy Of Excellence
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Gwinnett County • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 566 Students
10. Friendship Elementary School
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Hall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 684 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buford, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buford, GA has a total population of 80,719 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buford, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buford, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buford, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buford, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buford, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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