Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 758 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Buford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buford Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Buford Elementary School?
758 students attend Buford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Buford Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford Elementary School?
Buford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford Elementary School offer ?
Buford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buford Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 758 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
