- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130060000274
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Buford High School held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+77 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.2 → 110.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+77 students YoY 130060000274 · Buford, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,966 enr · 18.5:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Buford Middle School (1,426 students)
Buford High School held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+77 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.2 → 110.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Buford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buford High School
1,966 students
- Buford Middle
Buford Middle School
1,426 students
- Buford Senior
Buford Senior Academy
1,368 students
- Buford Academy
Buford Academy
816 students
- Buford Element 431
Buford Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Buford High School reports 1,966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buford High School compares
Buford High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Buford City reports $13,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,368
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,966 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,846 (2022-23) → 1,923 (2023-24), nearly flat (+77).
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.