Buford High School vs. Lanier High School
Should I attend Buford High School or Lanier 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 Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Lanier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,784 students in grades 9-12, Buford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12, Lanier High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,784 students
1,940 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
116 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1104 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Graduation Rate
96%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
518
505
Grade 10 Students
472
509
Grade 11 Students
400
457
Grade 12 Students
394
469
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
27%
28%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
50%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%