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Buford High School

Buford City · Gwinnett County · 2455 Buford Hwy, Buford, GA 30518.0

(770)945-6768

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10/10
#19
Rank 19 out of 384
Top 5%
English Language Arts10/10 · #31 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #17 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #21 · 95th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Buford High School is one of those rare gems where small-city charm meets genuinely rigorous academics — sitting in the 95th percentile statewide, it punches well above its weight in math and science and draws families who want a tight-knit community without sacrificing academic opportunity. Buford itself is a fast-growing but still character-filled city just northeast of Atlanta, where Friday night football still means something and neighbors actually know each other. Families who prioritize strong college-prep coursework alongside a real sense of school pride tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

435 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
185 (43%)
Hispanic
120 (28%)
African American
67 (15%)
Asian
36 (8%)
Multiple Races
27 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners13 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged147 (34%)
Students with Disabilities41 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,900
Enrollment
114.91
Teachers (FTE)
33.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7.99
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

93.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
32.6%
AP Participation
of students
601
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #63 · 84th percentile

62 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found