For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,792 students in Buford, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Buford, GA are Buford High School and Lanier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buford, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Buford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public high schools.
Buford, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buford High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Buford, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buford High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2455 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #22.
Lanier High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
918 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 765-4040
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 765-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,861 students
Rank: n/an/a
3655 Sardis Church Road
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 288-0800
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 288-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,008 students
Buford, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1160 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buford, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Buford, GA include Buford High School and Lanier High School. Buford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Buford?
3 public high schools are located in Buford.
What is the racial composition of students in Buford?
Buford public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Buford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Buford include: Seckinger High School vs. Buford High School, Lanier High School vs. Buford High School, Buford High School vs. Lanier High School
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