Excellent
#87 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 7% in state
Buford High
High School · Lancaster 01 · Lancaster, SC
A Lancaster 01 high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4290 Tabernacle Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buford High score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buford High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,243/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,039
Median home value
$212,800
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Lancaster 01
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 594 | Compare → |
| Indian Land HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,821 | Compare → |
| Lancaster HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,393 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lancaster 01
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #3 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buford High is listed in Lancaster 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buford High
Buford High is a public high school in Lancaster, SC, part of Lancaster 01, serving approximately 554 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Buford High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buford High
What grades does Buford High serve?
Buford High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Buford High?
Buford High has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buford High rank in SC?
Buford High ranks #87 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Buford High's MySchoolScout rating?
Buford High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buford High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buford High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buford High a charter school?
No, Buford High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buford High a Title I school?
No, Buford High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buford High?
55.8% of students at Buford High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (803) 286-7068
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29720)
- 51,603
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29720; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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