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Discovery Charter Of Lancaster vs. Buford Elementary School

Should you attend Discovery Charter Of Lancaster or Buford Elementary 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster
302 West Dunlap Street
Lancaster, SC 29720
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Buford Elementary School
1906 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Discovery Charter Of Lancaster ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)

Buford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Charter Of Lancaster ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
130 students
758 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buford Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buford Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#396 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
#136 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buford Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in SC)
82%
(Top 5% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery Charter Of Lancaster by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buford Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
37
109
Grade 1 Students
22
130
Grade 2 Students
17
122
Grade 3 Students
19
124
Grade 4 Students
20
129
Grade 5 Students
15
104
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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