Buford City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,946 students in Buford City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Buford City School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Buford City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
556 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,642 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
19%
# Black Students
655 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
11%
36%
# White Students
2,767 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
47%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
320 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
408
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
393
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
445
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
437
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
449
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
429
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
473
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
498
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
465
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
542
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
500
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
439
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
442
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,694 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,543 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Buford City School District?
Buford City School District manages 5 public schools serving 5,946 students.
What is the rank of Buford City School District?
Buford City School District is ranked #6 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buford City School District?
47% of Buford City School District students are White, 28% 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 City School District?
Buford City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Buford City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,543 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,946 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
