Lanier High School vs. Buford High School
Should you attend Lanier High School or Buford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lanier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Buford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,853 students in grades 9-12, Lanier High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,846 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,853 students
1,846 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
106 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#124 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
84%
Graduation Rate
92%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
495
521
Grade 10 Students
477
483
Grade 11 Students
458
453
Grade 12 Students
423
389
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
28%
27%
% Black
20%
14%
% White
38%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%