Buffalo Community Middle vs Buffalo Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Community Middle
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,160 students
Buffalo Senior High
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,681 students
| Measure | Buffalo Community Middle Buffalo, Minnesota | Buffalo Senior High Buffalo, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 266 | #199 of 433 |
| National rank | #3247 of 15,369 | #5920 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,160 | 1,681 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 1,681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 49% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Community Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 59.5).
- •Buffalo Community Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Buffalo Community Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Buffalo Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 27.5%).
- •Buffalo Community Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.0).
- •Buffalo Senior High is the larger school with 1,681 students compared with 1,160.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Community Middle better than Buffalo Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Community Middle ranks higher (70.4 vs 59.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buffalo Community Middle and Buffalo Senior High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Community Middle: 1,160. Buffalo Senior High: 1,681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Community Middle and Buffalo Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Community Middle is 96th of 266 and Buffalo Senior High is 199th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).