How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buford High | Central High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, SC | Pageland, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 532 | 657 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.3% | 100.0% |
| 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 | Buford High | Central High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,216 | $13,181 |
| District | Lancaster 01 | Chesterfield County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buford High | Central High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 38.2% |
| African American | 7.1% | 35.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% | 18.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 7.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buford High | Central High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 1 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 265:1 | 305:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.3% | 31.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 169 | 139 |
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.