Buford High School

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Buford High School

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

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.71
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
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
25%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
85.3%
Black
7.1%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
<1%

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 144 Students
University of South Carolina - Lancaster 105 Students
Winthrop University 92 Students
Clemson University 79 Students
College of Charleston 71 Students
Coastal Carolina University 66 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 54 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 53 Students
Charleston Southern University 49 Students
Lander University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Business 36 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Biology 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Early Childhood Education 13 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 133 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/19/2025
Parent involvement is very high at my school although the level of readiness for college from administration could be better. I feel like there is a bit of lack of communication.
4.0 Alum
7/24/2025
Buford has a welcoming small community, and is happy to encourage better outcomes. Buford high school is a great example of that. The teachers do everything in their power to help you succeed in and outside of school. However, I do feel it is odd that we live so close to a battleground but yet it has not been taught to us. I believe that is a perfect history lesson as we are within minutes of a battleground.
4.0 Senior
11/7/2023
The best part of BHS is that they get me ready for college and help me prepare for the real world. The worst part would be that the younger students are annoying and don't know when to be quiet.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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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Buford High School

Buford High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lancaster, SC, in the Lancaster neighborhood, and is served by the Lancaster County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 532 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Buford High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $302,030. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Pointe Christian School, Fellowship Christian School, Victory Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lancaster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buford High School.

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