Buford High School

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Buford High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2455 Buford Hwy,  Buford, GA
Buford City Schools
4.5
3.2
1,985 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
3.61
Graduation Rate
93%

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
3.61
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
43.5%
Hispanic
28.2%
Black
13.7%
Asian
9.3%
Two or more races
5.3%

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 598 Students
University of North Georgia 347 Students
Georgia State University 307 Students
Kennesaw State University 252 Students
Georgia Southern University 229 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 224 Students
Emory University 195 Students
Auburn University 182 Students
The University of Alabama 161 Students
Berry College 145 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 189 Students
Biology 143 Students
Nursing 124 Students
Psychology 114 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 74 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Marketing 60 Students
Pre-Law Studies 60 Students
Education 54 Students
Engineering 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 251 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/1/2025
Overall great facility and state of the arts sports facilities l. Feel safe and comfortable. Great community and college prep
4.0 Senior
1/14/2025
Overall my experience was good, I made allot of friends and had a great time in the Buford dance program. I loved my law teacher Mrs.Bogans who cared for her students, not just their grades. Mrs.Bogans is the best teacher I have ever had and teaches students valuable lessons to apply later in life.
5.0 Senior
12/17/2024
The school does a great job of preparing us for the future. Classes are rigorous but not too difficult. Even if someone is struggling, there are many resources available for assistance. The school is extremely safe and we have at least two SROs on campus at all times. The facilities are fantastic and the building is very clean.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
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...
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...
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 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 1,985 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 3.61, 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 $546,971. 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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