Buford High School vs. Lancaster High School
Should I attend Buford High School or Lancaster High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lancaster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 563 students in grades 9-12, Buford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,379 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
563 students
1,379 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#380 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#593 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
172
525
Grade 10 Students
133
313
Grade 11 Students
121
283
Grade 12 Students
137
258
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
19%
% Black
6%
49%
% White
88%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%