No. Many homes with a Buford address are not in Buford City Schools. Buford City Schools is its own district, and homes with 30518 and 30519 addresses outside it go to Gwinnett County or Hall County schools instead.
I’ve lived in Buford since 2003, and this is the question I hear more than any other. I check the district for every address before a buyer gets attached to a house.
Three ways a Buford address can go
| Where the home sits | School district | Example schools | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside the Buford City Schools district | Buford City Schools | Buford Elementary, Academy, Senior Academy, Middle and High | City school millage of 14.5 for 2026, no Gwinnett school tax |
| Unincorporated Gwinnett, Buford address | Gwinnett County Public Schools | Ivy Creek or Patrick Elementary, Jones Middle, Seckinger High (some homes go to Mill Creek High) | Gwinnett county and school rates |
| Hall County, Buford address | Hall County Schools | Friendship Elementary, C.W. Davis Middle, Flowery Branch High | Hall county and school rates |
The 2023 law that surprises people
Under a 2023 state law, Hall County land that Buford annexes stays in Hall County Schools. So some homes inside Buford city limits are still not in Buford City Schools.
How to check a specific home
Don’t rely on the mailing address or the listing alone. Confirm with the school district’s address lookup, then confirm the tax bill with the county. I do both before you write an offer.
Common questions
How good are Buford City Schools?
Niche ranked Buford City Schools #1 of 176 Georgia districts for 2027. The district has about 6,000 students.
Can I attend Buford City Schools if I live outside the district?
The district offers tuition enrollment for some students who live outside it. Ask the district for current terms.
Is Buford in Gwinnett or Hall County?
Mostly Gwinnett, with a smaller part in Hall.
Looking in Buford?
Our Buford guide covers school districts, taxes and neighborhoods like Hamilton Mill and Village at Ivy Creek. Call or text Victoria at 770-490-6434 and I’ll check any address for you.
