Serving 1,923 students in grades 9-12, Buford High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,923 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Buford High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buford High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Buford High School is ranked #124 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Buford High School often compared to?
Buford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lanier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buford High School?
The graduation rate of Buford High School is 96%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buford High School?
1,923 students attend Buford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Buford High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford High School?
Buford High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford High School offer ?
Buford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buford High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,923 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
