What grades does Buford High School serve?

Buford High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Buford area.

Where is Buford High School located?

Buford High School is a urban school in Buford, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Buford High School is 17.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Buford, GA?

Schools in Buford include Buford High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Buford area.

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,923

Student:Teacher

17.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Buford City

Econ. Disadvantaged

32.5%

Phone

(770)945-6768

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

61%

87th percentile in GA

Graduation Rate

96%

Chronic Absenteeism

3.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

20 courses offered

601 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

399 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

75 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

502 test takers

Athletics

25 sports, 57 teams

930 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1

Worse than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,029

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

102.16

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

2.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,926

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,824

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,551

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 31%Local 65%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$376,108

-2.6% 1yr+33.7% 5yr

Atlanta, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.6%

Below 150% poverty line

4.1%

Unemployment rate

14.9%

Uninsured residents

12.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

644

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

622

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

32%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

232 (37%)

Speech/Language Impairment

154 (25%)

Other Health Impairment

88 (14%)

Autism

72 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

19 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

4 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,966

Current enrollment

Growing(+27% 5yr)

Coming Up

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Buford City Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Buford City Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Buford City Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Buford City Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Buford City Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Holidays Winter Holidays - Buford City Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Student Holiday Student Holiday - Buford City Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Buford City Schools	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Buford City Schools	Event	—