Serving 878 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 17:1 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 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 878 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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 0.69, 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 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?
878 students attend Buford Senior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Buford Senior 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 Senior Academy?
Buford Senior Academy has a student ration of 17:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 878 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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