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Buford High School

Lancaster, SC


Buford High School
4290 Tabernacle Road
Lancaster, SC  29720
Phone: 803-286-7068
Lancaster County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 6 out of 10 stars
6  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 532
Type: Regular School
Buford High School

Buford High School



Metro Area Ranking

#6
Metro Area High School Ranking: Buford High School is ranked #6 out of 12 of the best high schools in Fort Mill and surrounding areas (50th percentile). Cick the link to see all 12 high schools.

State Ranking

#66
Statewide High School Ranking: Buford High School is ranked #66 out of 158 of the best high schools in South Carolina (58th percentile). Click the link to see all 158 high schools.

Overall, Buford High School is a 6-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Lancaster County, SC. Buford High School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

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Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 17.8 55th 16.8
Math 18.2 48th 17.8
Reading 19.2 56th 19.2
Science 18.5 47th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2026 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Buford High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 75.73 77.86
Algebra 1 68.74 71.22
Biology 1 79.13 67.59

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 482
Math 459
Composite Score 941
SAT Participation Rate 71 %

Buford High had an average SAT score of 941 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #107 out of 231 SC high schools (54th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Buford High was 71% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 92% - Buford High School
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 92% - Buford High School
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Buford Middle School
0.0 miles Lancaster 6-8
Buford Elementary School
0.1 miles Lancaster P4-5
A. R. Rucker Middle School
6.8 miles Lancaster 6-8
Prospect Elementary School
7.0 miles Monroe K-5
Clinton Elementary School
8.2 miles Lancaster P3-5
North Elementary School
8.7 miles Lancaster P4-5
Lancaster High School
8.8 miles Lancaster 9-12
South Middle School
9.5 miles Lancaster 6-8
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School
9.5 miles Lancaster P4-5
Parkwood Middle School
9.6 miles Monroe 6-8
Parkwood High School
9.8 miles Monroe 9-12
McDonald Green Elementary School
10.7 miles Lancaster P4-5
Erwin Elementary School
10.9 miles Lancaster P4-5
Heath Springs Elementary School
11.3 miles Heath Springs P3-5
Western Union Elementary School
11.9 miles Waxhaw K-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Buford Middle School
0.0 miles 6-8
Buford Elementary School
0.1 miles P4-5
A. R. Rucker Middle School
6.8 miles 6-8
Prospect Elementary School
7.0 miles K-5
Clinton Elementary School
8.2 miles P3-5
North Elementary School
8.7 miles P4-5
Lancaster High School
8.8 miles 9-12
South Middle School
9.5 miles 6-8
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School
9.5 miles P4-5
Parkwood Middle School
9.6 miles 6-8
Parkwood High School
9.8 miles 9-12
McDonald Green Elementary School
10.7 miles P4-5
Erwin Elementary School
10.9 miles P4-5
Heath Springs Elementary School
11.3 miles P3-5
Western Union Elementary School
11.9 miles K-5


Charter Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Union Academy
16.2 miles Monroe K-12
Monroe Charter Academy
18.0 miles Waxhaw K-7
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Union Academy
16.2 miles K-12
Monroe Charter Academy
18.0 miles K-7