Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Buford High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Buford High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buford High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buford High School?
The graduation rate of Buford High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buford High School?
561 students attend Buford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Buford High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford High School offer ?
Buford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buford High School part of?
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