Buford Middle School

1890 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 373 students in grades 6-8, Buford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 15% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buford Middle School's student population of 373 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Buford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buford Middle School is 0.27, 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)
#710 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buford Middle 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.
39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buford Middle 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.
35-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buford Middle 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
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
7%
31%
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White
85%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Buford Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buford Middle 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 Middle School's ranking?
Buford Middle School is ranked #710 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Buford Middle School often compared to?
Buford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. R. Rucker Middle School, North Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Buford Middle School?
373 students attend Buford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Buford Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford Middle School?
Buford Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford Middle School offer ?
Buford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buford Middle School part of?
Buford Middle School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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