Buford High School

www.bufordcityschools.org

1,966 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Buford High School, located in Buford, Georgia, is the sole high school serving the Buford City School District. It is widely recognized for its consistent excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities, often ranking among the top public schools in the state. The school is known for fostering a competitive yet supportive environment, emphasizing rigorous college-preparatory coursework, advanced placement (AP) opportunities, and a strong commitment to student achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Buford High School boasts a highly decorated athletics program that has earned numerous state championships across various sports, contributing to a deep sense of school spirit and community pride. The campus, situated on Sawnee Avenue, serves as a hub for the local community, reflecting the district's overall reputation for high standards, stable leadership, and a robust investment in educational resources. It remains a focal point for families moving to the area specifically seeking high-quality public education.

1,966

Total Students

114.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	860
Hispanic	554
Black	265
Asian	176
Two or More	110
American Indian	1

White
860 (43.7%)
Hispanic
554 (28.2%)
Black
265 (13.5%)
Asian
176 (9.0%)
Two or More
110 (5.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buford City
Phone:	(770)945-6768
Website:	http://www.bufordcityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,966
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	556
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 527

Grade 10 534

Grade 11 474

Grade 12 431

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buford High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	527
Grade 10	534
Grade 11	474
Grade 12	431

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buford High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	959	48.8%
Male	1,007	51.2%

High School 9th - 12th