For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 13,966 students in 30518, GA (there are , serving 1,092 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 30518, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30518, GA are North Gwinnett Middle School, White Oak Elementary School and Buford Senior Academy. 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 68% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30518, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Gwinnett Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 2,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Buford Senior Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-0414
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-0414
Gr: 4-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Gr: 6-8 | 1,436 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Buford Academy
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2705 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Gr: 1-3 | 1,275 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Buford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2455 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Lanier High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
918 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 765-4040
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 765-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,861 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Lanier Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6482 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-8419
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-8419
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Sugar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5735
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5735
Gr: PK-5 | 1,145 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5695 Sycamore Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Gr: PK-K | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
30518, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1160 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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, White Oak Elementary School and Buford Senior Academy.
How many public schools are located in 30518?
11 public schools are located in 30518.
What percentage of students in 30518 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 30518 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30518?
30518 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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