Buford High School

Buford High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2455 Buford Hwy,  Buford, GA
Buford City Schools
4.5
3.2
1,923 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ed Shaddix
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
A
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
83.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
7
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
47.7%
Hispanic
26.9%
Black
13.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS For Athletes in Georgia
#10 Best Public HS in Georgia
#22 Best College Prep Public HS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 553 Students
University of North Georgia 331 Students
Georgia State University 297 Students
Kennesaw State University 242 Students
Georgia Southern University 211 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 207 Students
Emory University 180 Students
Auburn University 178 Students
The University of Alabama 151 Students
Berry College 139 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 187 Students
Biology 133 Students
Nursing 114 Students
Psychology 104 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 74 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Pre-Law Studies 54 Students
Marketing 52 Students
Education 52 Students
Engineering 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 264 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/3/2025
Buford High School is a great school if you are looking to push your mind and learn what you want to do in life. It has really good teachers, and all of them push you to be the best person you can be. The classes are many, and while they might not prepare you for everyday life, they train you very well in the places you want to pursue for your career goals later in the future. Sometimes it feels like there aren't as many clubs for people who don't want to do big things like conventions at the end of the year, but that's kind of normal for high schools, I think. The class rank is VERY competitive, but it helps motivate.
5.0 Senior
6/1/2025
i've been in buford for a long time and i dont regret the day i was placed into buford because i was able to meet so many teachers that prepared me for my future and many friends in which several of them i still talk to even to this day. a lot of the clubs ive been in have been engaging and i made so many memories and theyve truly brought so much fun into my life, especially hosa and nhs. i love the classes here too since the teachers encourage me to keep learning and to keep doing my best even if there are times when it can be difficult. i will say though, some of the things i hope for improvement is it can be a bit strict sometimes, especially with dress code, but overall it was never something that bothered me a lot.
5.0 Parent
5/5/2025
Buford High School provided both my children with excellent education, athletics, and performing arts opportunities. They were both fully prepared for college and ready to take on the world.
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3.2 12 Reviews
1.0 other
12/31/2024
this school does not care about its students unless they are athletes or on the honor roll. they make so many children feel like idiots and it was an awful thing to experience. I dealt with bullying for years that was overlooked by everyone.
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2.0 parent
11/17/2022
We started in this school system when my student was in 1st grade. Loved the community feel, the environment and the teachers. As the school got bigger, the luster of it started to fade. It became less about the student achievement and more about the athletic achievements. Grades were posted and sha...
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2.0 parent
9/26/2021
The school focuses on white upper middle class kids. There are no supports for any kid that is different. Instruction is lectures and quizzes and tests. Kids have to do all the work themselves to get help if they struggle at all. Teachers are nice but inflexible. Standards and expectations are diffe...
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5.0 parent
8/1/2021
We just moved to Buford schools last year when Covd hit pretty hard across the nation.The school gave us options to do virtual or face to face in school.I went to the meeting for concern over face to face in school setting but felt comfortable sending students in school instead of going through virt...
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Buford High School

Buford High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buford, GA, in the Buford neighborhood, and is served by the Buford City Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,923 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Buford High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $542,653. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lanier High School, Sugar Hill Christian Academy, Old Suwanee Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Buford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buford High School.

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