Buffalo High vs Buffalo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo High
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
511 students
Buffalo Middle
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
466 students
| Measure | Buffalo High Buffalo, Missouri | Buffalo Middle Buffalo, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 497 | #329 of 392 |
| National rank | #12831 of 16,910 | #11845 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 511 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 30.4).
- •Buffalo High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Buffalo High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Buffalo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 60.3%).
- •Buffalo Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Buffalo High is the larger school with 511 students compared with 466.
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 High better than Buffalo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo High ranks higher (32.2 vs 30.4 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 High and Buffalo Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo High: 511. Buffalo Middle: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo High and Buffalo Middle rank in Missouri?
Buffalo High is 417th of 497 and Buffalo Middle is 329th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).