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
554 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.7
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 Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
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
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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%

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 101 Students
Winthrop University 88 Students
Clemson University 79 Students
College of Charleston 69 Students
Coastal Carolina University 61 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 53 Students
Lander University 50 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 49 Students
Charleston Southern University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Business 35 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Biology 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 Students
Early Childhood Education 11 Students
Graphic Design 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 138 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 Senior
3/30/2025
It can be good in some aspects but at the same time has a lack of funding. It would be better and the students would be more motivated if we had the resources we need.
4.0 Alum
7/12/2023
I loved the JROTC program. The instructors built confidence in me I never knew I had. I also enjoyed trying out a new sport, archery, and even became the first captain. The current principal, Michael Belk, is very interactive and friendly with his students. He has no favorites, and always goes out of his way to encourage his student body. I thoroughly enjoyed Buford High School's tight knit community within the staff and students.
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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 554 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% 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 3.7, 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 $265,545. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carolina Christian Academy, South Pointe Christian School, Fellowship Christian School, 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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