BUFORD – Buford High School has earned a Gold distinction on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, a national recognition from the College Board that highlights strong Advanced Placement performance, expanded access to rigorous coursework and sustained college readiness outcomes.
The honor places Buford High School among the top AP programs in the country. In addition to the overall Gold designation, the school received Platinum recognition in both College Credit and College Optimization — two metrics that reflect how effectively students are earning college-level credit and progressing through advanced coursework.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes high schools whose Advanced Placement programs deliver strong results while broadening participation. Schools are evaluated on their ability to build a college-going culture, increase AP exam participation and support long-term postsecondary success.
At Buford High School, all students enrolled in an AP course are required to take the corresponding AP exam, with all exam fees fully covered by the Buford Board of Education. That commitment to access and accountability was reflected in the school’s Spring 2025 AP exam results.
During the 2025 testing window, 691 Buford High students completed 1,407 AP exams. Ninety percent of those exams earned a score of 3 or higher, exceeding state and national benchmarks. The school’s average AP score reached 3.81, continuing a multi-year upward trend.
Buford students outperformed both Georgia and global averages across 18 AP courses. Several programs posted a 100% pass rate, including Art & Design: Drawing, Chemistry, Precalculus, Research, Seminar and Spanish, underscoring the depth of academic performance across disciplines.
“Earning Gold status on the AP School Honor Roll reflects the extraordinary dedication of our teachers, counselors, administrators, students and families,” principal Marty Bozoian said. “Our AP results show that when students are both challenged and supported, they rise to meet — and exceed — high expectations.”
According to the College Board, students who complete AP courses and exams are more likely to attend college, graduate on time and succeed academically after high school. Even when college credit is not earned, AP coursework provides early exposure to college-level expectations and helps establish a strong college-going culture.
For Buford High School, the 2025 AP School Honor Roll recognition reinforces what has become clear over time — academic excellence is not an exception, but an expectation.
