Buford High School

4290 Tabernacle Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Buford High School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#54 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buford High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Buford High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Buford High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Buford High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buford High School's ranking?
Buford High School is ranked #54 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Buford High School often compared to?
Buford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson High School, Lancaster High School, Indian Land High School by visitors of our site.
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?
Buford High School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.

School Reviews

1   9/15/2020
Small school, subpar teachers, good environment unless you're a minority.
- Posted by Parent - N/a
5   8/22/2011
Small school, wonderful teachers, wonderful environment!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jennk

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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