For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 8,344 students in Buford, GA. The top ranked public middle schools in Buford, GA are North Gwinnett Middle School, Buford Middle School and Jones Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buford, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Buford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 middle schools in Buford, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Buford, GA include North Gwinnett Middle School, Buford Middle School and Jones Middle School. Buford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Buford?
5 public middle schools are located in Buford.
What is the racial composition of students in Buford?
Buford public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Buford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Buford include: Buford Middle School vs. North Gwinnett Middle School, North Gwinnett Middle School vs. Buford Middle School
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