Buffalo Senior High vs Central Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Senior High
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,681 students
Central Senior High
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,682 students
| Measure | Buffalo Senior High Buffalo, Minnesota | Central Senior High Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 433 | #237 of 433 |
| National rank | #5920 of 16,910 | #6856 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,681 | 1,682 |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | 1,682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Buffalo | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 55.7).
- •Buffalo Senior High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Central Senior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Buffalo Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 39.8%).
- •Buffalo Senior High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.3).
- •Central Senior High is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 1,681.
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 Senior High better than Central Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Senior High ranks higher (59.5 vs 55.7 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 Senior High and Central Senior High?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Senior High: 1,681. Central Senior High: 1,682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Senior High and Central Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Senior High is 199th of 433 and Central Senior High is 237th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).