BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Buford High is a public high school that is part of the Lancaster 01 school district, located in Lancaster, SC with about 604 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Buford High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Buford High School, located on Tabernacle Road in Lancaster, South Carolina, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the Buford community. As part of the Lancaster County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. The campus typically serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for post-secondary opportunities, whether those involve higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Buford High School maintains a strong focus on extracurricular involvement to build school spirit and community engagement. The school is well-known for its active athletic programs—competing as the "Yellow Jackets"—as well as a variety of student organizations, arts programs, and clubs. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens and lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute to the Lancaster area and beyond.
For more information, contact Buford High at (803) 286-7068 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Lancaster, SC with about 604 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lancaster 01
- Total Students:
- 604
- Teachers:
- 46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 604 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.6%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.