Buford High School
2455 Buford Hwy, Buford, GA 30518. 437 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 77.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
35% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 67.7% of graduates to college; Buford High School sends 77.6%, 10 points more than expected.
The path from Buford
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 47.1%Georgia private college 3.9%Out-of-state college 20.4%Georgia technical college 6.2%Career credential, working 5%Working, not in college 9.6%Not found in Georgia records 7.8%Share of the 437 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Samford University, The University of Alabama, Auburn University, Lee University, Citadel Military College of South Carolina. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of North Georgia 92 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Kennesaw State University 34 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 24 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Gwinnett Technical College 16 34% $15,675 $47,903 $13,079 Georgia College & State University 11 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Lanier High School (3.3 mi, 67.6% to college) · Mountain View High School (5.1 mi, 68.8% to college) · North Gwinnett High School (5.2 mi, 89.3% to college) · Seckinger High School (5.2 mi, 70.7% to college) · Cherokee Bluff High School (6.3 mi, 73.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Buford City attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Buford | Buford City | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 77.6% | 77.6% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,113 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 74.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Buford High School graduates go to college?
- 77.6% of the Class of 2024 at Buford High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Buford High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Buford High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Kennesaw State University and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Buford High School?
- Buford High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Buford High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 44.8% of Buford High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
