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Buford Middle School vs. Lewisville Middle School

Should you attend Buford Middle School or Lewisville Middle 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.
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School Overview

School
Buford Middle School
1890 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Lewisville Middle School
3595 Lancaster Highway
Richburg, SC 29729
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 368 students in grades 6-8, Buford Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 378 students in grades 5-8, Lewisville Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
368 students
378 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buford Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lewisville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buford Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lewisville Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buford Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lewisville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buford Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lewisville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#749 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#774 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buford Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lewisville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
28%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewisville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewisville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewisville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buford Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lewisville Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
129
89
Grade 7 Students
111
107
Grade 8 Students
128
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lewisville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lewisville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lewisville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
85%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lewisville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lewisville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lewisville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lewisville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lewisville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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