For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 16,961 students in Buford, GA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Buford, GA are North Gwinnett Middle School, White Oak Elementary School and Ivy Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buford, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buford, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Gwinnett Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 2,242 students
Rank: #22.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Ivy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3443 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 1,559 students
Rank: #44.
Buford Senior Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-0414
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-0414
Grades: 4-5
| 878 students
Rank: #55.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Grades: 6-8
| 1,436 students
Rank: #66.
Buford Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2705 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Grades: 1-3
| 1,275 students
Rank: #77.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3575 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 904-5450
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 904-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,744 students
Rank: #88.
Twin Rivers Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Braselton Hwy
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 407-7550
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 407-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,627 students
Rank: #99.
Lanier Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6482 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-8419
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-8419
Grades: 6-8
| 1,295 students
Rank: #1010.
Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2707 Kilgore Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 765-5260
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 765-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 962 students
Rank: #1111.
Sugar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5735
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5735
Grades: PK-5
| 1,145 students
Rank: #1212.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3946 S Bogan Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 945-7272
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 945-7272
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1313.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5695 Sycamore Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #1414.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4450 Friendship Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 932-1223
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 932-1223
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Buford, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1160 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buford, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buford, GA include North Gwinnett Middle School, White Oak Elementary School and Ivy Creek Elementary School. Buford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buford?
14 public elementary schools are located in Buford.
What is the racial composition of students in Buford?
Buford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Buford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Buford include: Buford Senior Academy vs. Ivy Creek Elementary School, White Oak Elementary School vs. Sycamore Elementary School, Sugar Hill Elementary School vs. Sycamore Elementary School
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