Buford Middle
373 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
373
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 318 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 25 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White318 (85.3 %)
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Black25 (6.7 %)
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Hispanic18 (4.8 %)
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Two or More11 (2.9 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Lancaster 01 |
| Phone: | (803)285-8473 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 373 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
112
Grade 7
124
Grade 8
137
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 112 |
| Grade 7 | 124 |
| Grade 8 | 137 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 183 | 49.1% |
| Male | 190 | 50.9% |
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