How do these schools compare?
| Metric | A. R. Rucker Middle | Buford Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, SC | Lancaster, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 477 | 374 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 56.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | A. R. Rucker Middle | Buford Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,216 | $12,216 |
| District | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | A. R. Rucker Middle | Buford Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.2% | 78.1% |
| African American | 50.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% | 14.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | A. R. Rucker Middle | Buford Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 273:1 | 412:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.6% | 27.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 200 | 92 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.