How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buford Middle School | Lanier Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buford, GA | Sugar Hill, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 1,369 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.9% | 39.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buford Middle School | Lanier Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,926 | $14,348 |
| District | Buford City | Gwinnett County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buford Middle School | Lanier Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.9% | 32.4% |
| African American | 11.9% | 20.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9% | 29.1% |
| Asian | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buford Middle School | Lanier Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 689:1 | 401:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 169 | 148 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.