Buford High School

Buford City
2455 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
1,846 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.
1,846
Total Students
106.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    880 (47.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    496 (26.9 %)
  • Black
    256 (13.9 %)
  • Asian
    124 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    87 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
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: 1,846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 106.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
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 9 521
Grade 10 483
Grade 11 453
Grade 12 389
Gender Ratio
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