BUFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Buford Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Lancaster 01 school district, located in Lancaster, SC with about 410 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Buford Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Middle School, located at 1890 North Rocky River Road in Lancaster, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in the northern part of Lancaster County. As part of the Lancaster County School District, the school is situated in a rural-to-suburban setting, fostering a close-knit community environment where faculty and staff focus on the academic and social development of early adolescents. The campus serves as a key transition point for students moving from elementary school to high school, prioritizing a structured yet supportive atmosphere tailored to middle-grade learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Buford community, often acting as a focal point for area pride and student extracurricular involvement. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Buford Middle emphasizes core academic competencies while also providing opportunities for student growth through various elective programs, athletics, and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community partnerships, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges and expectations of their future academic careers at the high school level and beyond.

For more information, contact Buford Middle at (803) 285-8473 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1890 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
Advertisement

BUFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Lancaster, SC with about 410 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lancaster 01
Total Students:
410
Teachers:
25.6
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 410 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.5%
Black or African American
6.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.