Summary:
Buford High School is the sole high school serving grades 9–12 in the Buford City district, which ranks #2 out of 201 districts in Georgia. With an enrollment of 1,966 students, this single-school district offers a focused, high-achieving environment in a suburban area north of Atlanta.
Buford High School is a standout performer, ranking 23rd out of 455 Georgia high schools (95th percentile, 5 stars) for 2025–2026, a slight improvement from 26th in prior years. Academically, it far exceeds state averages: 76.7% of students are proficient in Algebra I (state: 48.1%), 79.7% in Biology (state: 47.2%), and 60.6% in U.S. History (state: 38.5%). Year-over-year, Algebra I proficiency jumped 6.1 points and Biology rose 2.7 points, while U.S. History dipped 2.6 points—still 22 points above the state. The school also posts a 93.3% graduation rate (state: 87.2%) and a 1.1% dropout rate (state: 2.4%). Chronic absenteeism sits at 9.7%, roughly half the state’s 17.7%, though slightly above the district’s 7.3%—a gap driven by lower absenteeism in the district’s elementary and middle schools.
Notably, Buford High achieves top-tier results while serving a moderately diverse student body, with 34.94% eligible for free/reduced lunch. Per-student spending is $13,895 with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio, suggesting efficient resource use. The strongest academic areas are math and science, with a 19-point gap between Biology and U.S. History worth investigating. While the school has held a 5-star rating for three consecutive years, it has yet to crack the top 20 statewide. English Language Arts (ELA) scores are not included in this release and will be published in December; no conclusions should be drawn from their absence. Overall, Buford High School delivers consistent, elite-level academics, strong graduation outcomes, and low absenteeism, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a high-performing public high school.
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