Buford High School

Buford High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4290 Tabernacle Rd,  Lancaster, SC
Lancaster County School District
3.8
2.8
561 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
25%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
62.1%
State Average
1.3%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
56%
Female
44%
White
88.2%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
3.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
<1%
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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 South Carolina 134 Students
University of South Carolina - Lancaster 105 Students
Winthrop University 92 Students
College of Charleston 78 Students
Clemson University 75 Students
Coastal Carolina University 56 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 54 Students
Lander University 52 Students
Charleston Southern University 48 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 47 Students
Business 36 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Biology 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Early Childhood Education 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 133 Reviews
4.0 Junior
6/2/2023
Buford High School has been an overall good experience. I've learned a lot and had some great teachers, and even better friends. It's clear that Buford hires passionate teachers and staff. The downside to my experience at Buford was the lack of opportunity. Neighboring schools have programs like the "focus program" that allow students to mainly study a subject, skill, or sport that they are talented at. I feel that Buford would benefit a lot from a program like this.
5.0 Parent
11/18/2022
I like that Buford High School is small and that it's a close community. I feel like we don't get the improvements we deserve due to being one of the smaller schools in our district.
3.0 Senior
10/13/2022
The school is overall alright. Every school can have improvements, but it isn't the worse. The connection isn't really there and the atmosphere kind of feels like slander, but even then, it gets the job done. Would I recommend? Maybe a 7/10
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/22/2024
If I could give a zero I would. The principals do not listen to the students concerns. My child tells me everyday staff looks down on all the kids. I find the teachers I have talked to very rude. Bullying is at an all time high here. My child has dealt with the bullys here all year. Next year my chi...
1.0 student
5/28/2020
Bullying is god awful here. My future children won’t be going here. Also clean the school and repaint it. It’s not hard, at least paint the bathrooms there our words all over the place.
4.0 other
4/1/2013
I am a 1976 Graduate of Buford High School. I still live in the area and would recommend this school to new folks in our neighborhood.. I can't say as to rather or not they teach great writing and reading skills. However I do know this is the first school in Lancaster to have an Engineering program...
5.0 other
8/19/2011
I had the great opportunity to go to Buford Elementary, Buford Middle, and Buford High and I wouldn't change a thing about it. The teachers really care about their students, very supportive teachers!! Great place to go!!

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