- Buford Middle reported a higher students per counselor than South Middle (412:1 vs. 199:1).
- South Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Buford Middle (161 vs. 70).
- South Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Buford Middle (173 vs. 104).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Buford Middle (173 vs. 104).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Buford Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than South Middle (117 vs. 48).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Buford Middle (161 vs. 70).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Buford Middle reported a higher students per counselor than South Middle (412:1 vs. 199:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Buford Middle
$12,216.42
South Middle
$12,216.42
Local revenue share
Buford Middle
39.9%
South Middle
39.9%
State revenue share
Buford Middle
48.5%
South Middle
48.5%
Federal revenue share
Buford Middle
11.6%
South Middle
11.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Buford Middle
24.7%
South Middle
24.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lancaster County
$74,751
Lancaster County
$74,751
Poverty rate
Lancaster County
12.3%
Lancaster County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster County
31.2%
Lancaster County
31.2%
Unemployment rate
Lancaster County
4.3%
Lancaster County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.