Buford High School vs. Lancaster High School
Should you attend Buford High School or Lancaster High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lancaster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades 9-12, Buford High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,390 students in grades 9-12, Lancaster 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 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
532 students
1,390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
88 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#557 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
135
452
Grade 10 Students
126
339
Grade 11 Students
143
295
Grade 12 Students
128
304
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
7%
49%
% White
85%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%