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Buford Senior Academy

2700 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
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Top 10%
Serving 876 students in grades 4-5, Buford Senior 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 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Buford Senior Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Buford Senior Academy's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
876 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Buford Senior 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 Senior Academy 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#145 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buford Senior Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buford Senior Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buford Senior Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buford Senior Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buford Senior Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buford Senior Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buford Senior Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Buford Senior Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buford Senior Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Buford Senior Academy and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buford Senior Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buford Senior Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buford Senior Academy's ranking?
Buford Senior Academy is ranked #145 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Buford Senior Academy often compared to?
Buford Senior Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ivy Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Buford Senior Academy?
876 students attend Buford Senior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Buford Senior Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford Senior Academy?
Buford Senior Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford Senior Academy offer ?
Buford Senior Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Buford Senior Academy part of?
Buford Senior Academy is part of Buford City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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