The Buford City School District is a school district in
Gwinnett County, Georgia
Gwinnett County ( ) is located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. It forms part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. In 2020, the population was 957,062, making it the second-most populous county in Georgia (after Fulto ...
, United States. The Georgia Department of Education announced Buford Academy as a 2014 Highest-Performing School. Buford City Schools (BCSS) serves approximately 5,000 students in a campus-like setting of five schools, two performing arts centers, and a multi-purpose arena. Buford City Schools boasts beautiful facilities, including a brand new Buford High School, and has a rich tradition of success in academics, arts, and athletics. In October 2020, Niche again named BCS the Number One School District in Georgia—an honor that has been bestowed upon the district for six consecutive years.
Schools
*Buford Elementary School
*Buford Academy
*Buford Senior Academy
*Buford Middle School
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Buford High School
Superintendent Resignation after Alleged Use of Racist Term
Dr. Geye Hamby was put on administrative leave on August 21, 2018, after recordings surfaced in which a person (allegedly Hamby) repeatedly and casually used the
n-word
In the English language, the word ''nigger'' is an ethnic slur used against black people, especially African Americans. Starting in the late 1990s, references to ''nigger'' have been progressively replaced by the euphemism , notably in cases ...
. Hamby resigned on August 24, 2018, as a result of the recordings.
See also
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List of school districts in Georgia (U.S. state)
The following is a list of school districts in Georgia; in most cases the list identifies the city or county in Georgia associated with the school district. These districts are a legally separate body corporate and politic. These school districts ...
References
External links
Buford City Schools website
School districts in Georgia (U.S. state)
Education in Gwinnett County, Georgia
Buford, Georgia
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