Best Buford Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,724 students in Buford, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Buford, GA are Buford High School and Lanier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buford, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Buford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Buford, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buford High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Buford, GA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buford High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2455 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #22.
Lanier High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 765-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Buford, Georgia

Buford, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1160 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Grades: PK
| 53 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Buford, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Buford, GA include Buford High School and Lanier High School. Buford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Buford, GA?
2 public high schools are located in Buford, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Buford, GA?
Buford, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).

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