Buffalo Senior High vs Terra Nova School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.7 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
Terra Nova School
Buffalo · Charter high · Grades 6–12
84 students
| Measure | Buffalo Senior High Buffalo, Minnesota | Terra Nova School Buffalo, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 433 | #275 of 433 |
| National rank | #5920 of 16,910 | #7706 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,681 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 30% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 52.6).
- •Buffalo Senior High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Buffalo Senior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49.5%).
- •Buffalo Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 28.6%).
- •Terra Nova School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 24.0).
- •Buffalo Senior High is the larger school with 1,681 students compared with 84.
- •Buffalo Senior High is a public school while Terra Nova School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Terra Nova School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Senior High ranks higher (59.5 vs 52.6 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 Terra Nova School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Senior High: 1,681. Terra Nova School: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Senior High and Terra Nova School rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Senior High is 199th of 433 and Terra Nova School is 275th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).