Lanier High School vs. Buford High School
Should you attend Lanier High School or Buford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lanier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Buford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,871 students in grades 9-12, Lanier High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,966 students in grades 9-12, Buford High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,871 students
1,966 students
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
115 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#170 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
84%
Graduation Rate
89%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
477
527
Grade 10 Students
517
534
Grade 11 Students
464
474
Grade 12 Students
413
431
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
9%
% Hispanic
30%
28%
% Black
21%
13%
% White
33%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%