For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,155 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 63% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% 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 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buford High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Buford, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2455 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Lanier High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
918 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 765-4040
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 765-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,871 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
3655 Sardis Church Road
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 288-0800
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 288-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more 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: Lanier High School vs. Buford High School, Buford High School vs. Lanier High School
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