Serving 1,297 students in grades 1-3, Buford Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Buford Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buford Academy is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Buford Academy is ranked #158 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Buford Academy often compared to?
Buford Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Buford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Buford Academy?
1,297 students attend Buford Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Buford Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford Academy?
Buford Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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