Summary:
Buford Middle School is the sole middle school in Buford City, serving grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 1,426 students in a district ranked #2 out of 201 in Georgia.
Buford Middle School is an elite performer, ranking #9 out of 578 Georgia middle schools for 2025-2026—a remarkable jump from #32 the previous year and #33 the year before that. The school's most striking achievement is a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End of Course assessment, up from 98.2% last year. This exceptional math performance extends across all grades, with proficiency rates of 72.2% in 6th grade, 75.2% in 7th grade, and 88.9% in 8th grade—all far exceeding state averages by 31 to 43 percentage points. The school also excels in Science (68% proficient vs. 29.7% statewide) and Social Studies (66.5% vs. 40.2% statewide). With a chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.4%—less than half the state's 17.7%—students are clearly engaged and attending school consistently, even though 36.68% qualify for free/reduced lunch.
Year-over-year, the school improved in four of six subject areas, with notable gains in 7th grade math (+3.2 points), 8th grade science (+2.2 points), and Algebra I (+1.8 points). Per-student spending of $12,872 is moderate, yet the school achieves top-2% results, suggesting efficient resource use. The student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1 supports personalized instruction. While 2025-2026 English Language Arts scores are not yet released, prior-year data showed strong performance 20+ points above state averages in all grades. Since Buford Middle School is the district's only middle school, its scores directly drive the district's #2 ranking. For parents, this school offers a proven track record of academic excellence, consistent improvement, and strong student engagement—making it an outstanding choice in the Buford area.
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