For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 13,821 students in 30518, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,029 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 30518, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 30518, GA are North Gwinnett Middle School, Buford Academy and Buford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30518 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 30518, GA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 30518, GA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Gwinnett Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
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
| 2,124 students
Rank: #22.
Buford Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2705 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Grades: 1-3
| 1,258 students
Rank: #33.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Grades: 6-8
| 1,378 students
Rank: #44.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Buford Senior Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
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
| 903 students
Rank: #66.
Sugar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
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
| 1,136 students
Rank: #77.
Lanier Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
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
| 1,403 students
Rank: #88.
Buford High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2455 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #99.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5695 Sycamore Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #1010.
Lanier High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
918 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 765-4040
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 765-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Grades: PK-K
| 436 students
30518, 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 schools in 30518, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30518, GA include North Gwinnett Middle School, Buford Academy and Buford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30518, GA?
11 public schools are located in 30518, GA.
What percentage of students in 30518, GA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 30518, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30518, GA?
30518, GA public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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