Buffalo High vs Halfway Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 13 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
Halfway Secondary
Halfway · Public high · Grades 7–12
114 students
| Measure | Buffalo High Buffalo, Missouri | Halfway Secondary Halfway, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 497 | #279 of 497 |
| National rank | #12831 of 16,910 | #8854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 511 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Halfway |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halfway Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 32.2).
- •Halfway Secondary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Buffalo High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Halfway Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 56.2%).
- •Halfway Secondary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.0).
- •Buffalo High is the larger school with 511 students compared with 114.
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 Halfway Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Halfway Secondary ranks higher (48.2 vs 32.2 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 Halfway Secondary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Halfway in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo High: 511. Halfway Secondary: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo High and Halfway Secondary rank in Missouri?
Buffalo High is 417th of 497 and Halfway Secondary is 279th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).