- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buford, GA
Buford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130060000276
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buford Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Buford Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Buford, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Buford Middle School held near 1,436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.1 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130060000276 · Buford, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,426 enr · 17.4:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Buford High School (1,966 students)
Buford Middle School held near 1,436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.1 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Buford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buford High Sc
Buford High School
1,966 students
- This school
Buford Middle School
1,426 students
- Buford Senior
Buford Senior Academy
1,368 students
- Buford Academy
Buford Academy
816 students
- Buford Element 431
Buford Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Buford Middle School reports 1,426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buford Middle School compares
Buford Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 53% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,426 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,426
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 11.9%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Buford Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buford City reports $13,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buford Senior Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Buford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buford Middle School
How many students attend Buford Middle School?
Buford Middle School has 1,426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buford, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,426 (2022-23) → 1,436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buford Middle School?
28.4% of students at Buford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buford Middle School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buford Middle School?
Buford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buford Middle School rank among middle schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Buford, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Buford on the city page.
What other schools are in Buford City?
Besides Buford Middle School, Buford City also operates Buford High School (1,966 students), Buford Senior Academy (1,368 students), and Buford Academy (816 students). See the Buford City district page for the complete list.