Serving 1,436 students in grades 6-8, Buford Middle School 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 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Buford Middle School 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 Middle School is 0.68, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Buford Middle School?
1,436 students attend Buford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Buford Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford Middle School?
Buford Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford Middle School offer ?
Buford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buford Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
