Enrollment
1,966
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Buford, GA
Buford High School
Federal NCES profile for Buford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130060000274
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buford High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Buford High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buford High School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Buford, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buford High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buford High School
Buford High School is a large high school in Buford, Georgia, enrolling 1,966 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Georgia schools and 28% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,966 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Buford's high schools, it stands alongside Seckinger High School (2,318 students): Buford High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 29.3:1).
Buford City also operates Buford Middle School (1,426 students) and Buford Senior Academy (1,368 students) alongside Buford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buford High School compares
Buford High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,966
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 13.5%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Buford High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buford City, which includes Buford High School.
$12,863
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 34.1%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Buford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buford Senior Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Buford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,966 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Buford High School
How many students attend Buford High School?
Buford High School has 1,966 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buford, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford High School is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buford High School?
24.8% of students at Buford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buford High School?
The largest demographic group at Buford High School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buford High School?
Buford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buford High School rank among public schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Buford High School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Buford, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buford on the city page.
Is Buford High School a good school?
Buford High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Buford City?
Besides Buford High School, Buford City also operates Buford Middle School (1,426 students), Buford Senior Academy (1,368 students), and Buford Academy (816 students). See the Buford City district page for the complete list.
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